Dr. Mary Moran
Compassionate clinician blending evidence and empathy
LCSW Washington
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Mary
Dr. Mary Moran is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience addressing mental health and substance use concerns.
Background and approach
She completed undergraduate studies in psychology, earned a Master of Social Work, and holds a Ph.D., and has spent a significant portion of her career providing direct clinical care as well as supervising social workers and mental health counselors for more than 12 years.
Her background includes training in family systems and feminist therapy frameworks and more recent study in trauma-informed practices. Dr.
Moran integrates a range of therapeutic methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches, among others. She approaches therapy from a person-in-environment perspective, exploring internal thoughts and emotions together with environmental and relational influences on wellbeing.
Sessions focus on collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, and other life transitions. Based in Washington, Dr.
Moran brings experience working with issues such as caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and hospice-related counseling, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress. Her practice emphasizes a respectful, goal-oriented partnership that helps clients identify strengths and move toward clearer, more manageable next steps.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore their feelings and goals at their own pace; this approach supports self-directed growth and clarity. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, helping clients build resilience against stress and emotional reactivity.
Finding the right approach is collaborative: the therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and will suggest methods that align with those priorities. Together they determine which blend of techniques feels most useful, adjusting the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care that fits into busy schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency with appointments, try brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed, and receive ongoing support from a licensed professional without a commute.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon
Languages
English