Dr. Mary Ann Hensley, LMHC, LPC

Dr. Mary Ann Hensley uses practical, person-centered therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and related challenges. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 23 years of experience. Her approach focuses on what matters to each person and on small, usable steps toward feeling better.

She meets people where they are and works at a steady, approachable pace. Sessions aim to build coping skills, reduce overwhelming emotions, and strengthen self-understanding. Techniques come from cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based work, adapted to what each person prefers.

Her background includes long experience with depression, panic, post-traumatic stress, domestic violence, and low self-esteem. She has supported people dealing with grief, parenting strain, blended family issues, and the stress that follows disasters or immigration challenges. She also addresses ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome concerns in individual work.

Therapy sessions mix listening with practical tools. Clients learn ways to handle intense emotions, improve relationships, and make clearer choices. The focus is on real-life changes that fit daily routines.

Dr. Hensley emphasizes collaboration and clarity. She helps people set realistic goals and checks progress along the way. For those starting therapy, she offers straightforward guidance on next steps and what to expect in early sessions.

How these approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments and skill practice, which often helps with panic, depression, and anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life, using gradual pacing and techniques suited to the person's readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Early sessions typically review concerns, try a few tools, and shape a plan together so the approach fits the individual.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio for less bandwidth or a simpler setup; the therapist will discuss what works best for each person during intake.