Mary Ann Skender
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
About Mary
As a licensed therapist in Washington, I bring over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My professional approach centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and healing from traumatic experiences. I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals seeking meaningful personal growth and emotional wellness. My practice is rooted in understanding each client’s unique journey, offering a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and create positive transformative strategies. I am committed to walking alongside my clients, honoring their strengths, and supporting their path toward healing and self-discovery.
What Mary helps with
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
How Mary works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She’s a great listener and allows me time to genuinely think and process my thoughts”
- “Mary Ann is a great listener and asks questions and helps with any questions that i have had and answers in a timely manner. I will miss her when she is gone for the summer.”
- “Mary Ann is great. Very professional and personable. She’s very easy to talk to. Highly recommend her.”
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- “Has really helped me!”
- “Excellent listener.”
- “Mary listens and asks questions in a good cadence. She is not afraid to share her opinion and always gives us something meaningful to think about. She doesn’t leave us hanging.”
- “I have been working with Mary Ann for almost a year. She has been an invaluable support through some difficult times. She is a good listener and offers constructive feedback and ideas to move forward.”
- “She lets me talk my problems out as if laying them infront of me and listens without judgement”
- “Mary is a great therapist. She brings the best to try to understand both sides. I highly recommend her.”
- “Mary Ann is great.”
- “Mary Ann is amazing and really kind.”
- “She is very responsive and invested in my journey. Recommend!”
- “It's early, but so far, this has been helpful.”
- “I am seeing Mary Ann for couples counseling and Highly Recommend her. She maintains a unique balance of direct and kind and navigates very complex interpersonal situations with ease, helping to pull apart tangles so there can be a focus on key issues. Her use of the modern therapy chat/text feature in between sessions has been especially beneficial--good for those who have difficult conversations via text.”
- “Very helpful, kind and non judgemental.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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