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Mary Walston

Mary Walston, LCMHC

Therapist in North Carolina

Practical therapy for trauma and relationship strain

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse focus
  • Attachment-informed care
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Mary

Mary Walston is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 11 years of experience. She offers a warm, interactive style and focuses on helping people move past anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and trauma and abuse.

Mary aims to collaborate with each person to find what lies behind repeated patterns. She breaks problems down into small, manageable steps and talks through how daily choices affect mood and relationships. Sessions are tailored so practical changes and emotional understanding can happen together.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including parenting stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and problems connected to family of origin and blended family dynamics.

Mary draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how bonds shape behavior, and she uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and habits. She blends client-centered listening with emotion-focused ways of repairing connections, and she uses mindfulness to help people stay present during hard moments.

People meet a therapist who emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps. Mary encourages small experiments between sessions and works together with clients to track progress. If someone wants to address patterns, rebuild trust, or manage symptoms day to day, she focuses on concrete tools and steady support.

How Mary’s approaches translate to online therapy

Mary uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape behavior and emotional responses, helping people understand patterns that repeat in close relationships. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, or impulsivity. She also draws on emotionally-focused methods to help repair connection and address intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is seen. The plan is shaped together so sessions feel relevant and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and it makes it possible to use mindfulness exercises or cognitive tools between meetings to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma and abuse, plus relationship and parenting issues and related concerns like anger and low self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm, interactive, and collaborative, combining attachment-focused listening with cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused techniques.

How long has she been working in counseling?

She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential, listed as NC LCMHC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States book with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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