Mary Knight

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LCSW Texas

Experience: 34 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Knight brings over 34 years of clinical experience to her practice in Texas. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship and family struggles, parenting challenges, and life changes, helping them build practical coping skills and clearer direction.

Background and approach

Mary uses a blend of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's situation and values, focusing on practical strategies and emotional insight. Her work emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client's unique story.

Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where skills like emotional regulation, communication, and problem solving are developed alongside deeper exploration of attachment, abandonment, and guilt or shame. Mary also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and end-of-life concerns, bringing decades of clinical perspective to complex life transitions.

Licensed as an LCSW in Texas (TX LCSW 18783), she combines compassionate listening with structured therapeutic techniques to help people move toward greater balance and purpose. Mary aims to partner with clients to discover strengths, reduce distress, and create practical plans for change that fit everyday life.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness with values-driven action to help clients accept difficult feelings while building a meaningful life aligned with personal priorities. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathetic listening and respect, creating space for clients to explore their experience and guide the pace of change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities so that treatment blends practical skills and personal exploration. Together they choose strategies that feel doable and relevant, adjusting methods as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access care that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support during major life transitions, manage caregiving responsibilities, or continue work on recovery and coping skills from home.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Mary supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and end-of-life counseling.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style combines compassionate, client-centered listening with structured, skills-based therapies. She draws on approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor practical strategies to each client's needs.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Mary has 34 years of experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges, including addiction recovery, grief support, and major life transitions.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential TX LCSW 18783 and practices from Texas.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Mary provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online care?

Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English