Mary Yost

Compassionate CBT-informed care for life and relationships

LCMHC New Hampshire

Experience: 29 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Yost is a licensed mental health counselor who centers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary approaches to help people manage depression, addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem struggles.

Background and approach

With 29 years of clinical experience, she blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered sensibility to address both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns that affect daily functioning and close connections.

Her work reaches into many related areas including adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, cancer-related coping, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and recovery from divorce or separation.

She also supports those facing substance use challenges and the emotional emptiness that can accompany life transitions. Practicing in New Hampshire as an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NH LCMHC 2160), she offers adaptable, person-focused sessions delivered through a variety of online formats.

Prospective clients can expect collaborative care aimed at building skills, strengthening relationships, and clarifying values and goals over time.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety, and it is often useful for depression, addiction-related behaviors, and relationship stress. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action, which can help with issues such as emptiness, chronic illness coping, and life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and the presenting concerns, then adapts methods from CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed strategies as needed to fit an individual's circumstances and strengths.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy schedules or geographic constraints, allowing clients to practice skills between sessions and stay connected with a licensed professional from wherever they are located.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Areas of focus include addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, and depression, along with many related challenges such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image concerns.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor work to each individual's needs.

How long has this clinician been practicing?

The therapist brings 29 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in New Hampshire as an LCMHC and holds the credential NH LCMHC 2160.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What online session formats are offered?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.

How are fees structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire

Languages

English