Mary Sudduth, LCSW

Mary Sudduth is a licensed clinical social worker with sixteen years of practice as an LCSW in Virginia. She aims to help people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addictions, and the impact of major life changes. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, focused on small steps that make daily life easier.

Mary draws on a broad background in social work, healthcare, and education. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a minor in Gerontology from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her work history includes healthcare social work, mental health, substance use settings, nonprofit roles, and teaching at the college level.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches suited to each person. Expect hands-on tools like relaxation practice, worksheets, and problem-solving strategies. She also pays attention to how medical conditions, caregiving, aging, and grief affect mood and daily functioning.

Mary often helps people facing chronic illness, cancer caregiving, end-of-life concerns, and family-of-origin issues. She also supports those dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes curriculum writing and program development for groups and educational settings.

Her work is guided by an individualized plan rather than a single technique. That means conversations are personal and tailored to current needs. If you want practical steps and an experienced social work perspective, Mary offers a straightforward approach to moving forward.

How Mary’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses straightforward exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner life and helps them find more balance and calm when parts are in conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on brief skills practice or deeper exploration when needed. Many people find it simpler to keep consistent momentum and apply tools learned in sessions to day-to-day routines.