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Mary Boyle

Experienced therapist blending practical strategies and compassion

LMHC, LPC Florida

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Boyle brings 30 years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of adjustment challenges.

Background and approach

She integrates a compassionate, person-focused stance with practical strategies, asking about symptoms, coping attempts, current living circumstances, and family of origin to build a full picture of each person's situation. Mary’s background spans community mental health and independent practice, giving her experience with persistent mental illness as well as more situational concerns.

Her methods draw from multiple therapeutic traditions, including cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, interpersonal work to explore relational patterns, and solution-focused ideas to identify concrete next steps. She also draws on psychodynamic and existential perspectives when helpful to explore deeper patterns and meaning.

Mary has a particular interest in supporting women experiencing low self-esteem, codependency, life adjustments, and relationship difficulties, and she adapts her approach to fit each client’s needs and goals.

Approaches that guide online sessions and their benefits

Mary commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods as primary guides to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to teach practical coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and creating a respectful therapeutic relationship so clients can explore issues at their own pace and discover personal solutions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. Mary will work with each client to consider their symptoms, history, and goals and then tailor interventions that fit those needs, adjusting methods over time as progress and preferences become clear.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow people to engage from locations that suit them. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, try different modes of communication, and integrate therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional to pursue specific therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and many life adjustment challenges listed in her specialties.
What is Mary’s general therapeutic style?
Her style is caring and collaborative, combining a person-centered stance with practical interventions and attention to personal history and current living situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has three decades of practice experience, including work in community mental health settings and independent practice working with persistent mental illness and a range of other issues.
What are Mary’s credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LMHC and an LPC with the credentials FL LMHC MH18501 and PA LPC PC000170, and she practices from Florida.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling with Mary?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida, Pennsylvania

Languages

English