Mary Pulscher - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

30 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Mary Pulscher

With over 25 years of dedicated clinical experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. I am particularly passionate about working with older adults and addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, from workplace stress to relationship transitions.

My therapeutic approach is compassionate and holistic, designed to help individuals rediscover their inner strength and purpose. I offer supportive guidance for those struggling with isolation, communication difficulties, social anxiety, and personal growth. Whether you’re experiencing life transitions, managing chronic conditions, or seeking to heal from past experiences, I am committed to creating a safe and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and develop meaningful strategies for wellness.

I bring extensive expertise in addressing diverse challenges, including caregiver stress, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, and personal transformation. My goal is to empower you to build resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and create positive change in your life.

Licenses

LMHC

00687

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Mary is great! She is responsive and helpful. I highly recommend her!”

“Mary doesn't pull punches. She is direct but understanding. I'm not someone who likes to play guessing games and She understands that about me. I can honestly say I have never been able to connect with another therapist the way I have with her. I don't feel like I have to sugar coat my reasons with her and she always gives me her professional opinion. I don't trust easily but I definitely trust her. That means a lot to me. I have a long way to go but I feel confident for the first time in my life I can actually get there because of her. If you are looking for someone who won't let you make excuses and genuinely wants to help you get your life back, I would recommend Mary all day every day. She sees your broken reasoning and redirects you respectfully.”

“Mary is amazing, it feels more like talking to a friend!”

“I have actually recommended Better Help to a friend because of Mary and how much she has helped me.”

“After searching hard for a good fit, I finally found Mary through BetterHelp and she helped me reorient my life for the better. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“Mary is a great counselor and I really trust her! Highly recommended!”

“Mary has been extremely helpful for me in a time of need. She is patient and offers good advice.”

“I have major trust issues along with so much more, but Mary actually listens to me and works with me. She doesn't sugar coat things. I trust her.”

“Mary has helped me so much in the last 2 years. She has helped me in ways I didn’t think I could be helped and I couldn’t ask for more”

“Working with Mary has been a wonderful experience. She listens and responds with useful suggestions.”

“Mary has helped me more than I could have imagined. She’s helped with many different issues in my life, giving me tools to help myself. So glad I found her on BetterHelp!”

“Mary is such an amazing therapist. She gives you all her attention when listening to you and makes you feel comfortable enough to open up and talk to her with ease. Very pleased to have chosen such a good therapist!”

“She has been great and helpful.”

“Mary listens and is understanding. She helps with creating a plan for a new beginning for yourself and cares about your well being.”

“She is great when I talk to her she always makes me feel heard”

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