Mary Archibald
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Florida therapists accepting new clients
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About Mary
I specialize in helping individuals and families who struggle with trauma, grief, and daily stressors. I serve the military community and their families through life transitions. I specialize in women’s issues, self-esteem, postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma to lead peaceful and fulfilling lives. I provide personal professional care, walking with my clients through their pain until they reach their ultimate goal of healing.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I have a PhD in Psychology, with more than thirty years of mental health experience. My practice modalities include some Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR. I work with families, adults, adolescents, and couples. I believe that everyone can lead and live fulfilling lives. I am a faith-based clinician and I challenge my clients to use their faith and beliefs as part of their healing and continued life of wellness.
What Mary helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
How Mary works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “My therapist listens to me and has an understanding heart.”
- “Dr. Archibald is an exceptionally knowledgeable and professional therapist who consistently helps me work through my concerns in a thoughtful and effective way. I especially appreciate her faith-based but non-preachy approach, which feels supportive and respectful, and how she always uplifts and encourages me. I am very grateful for her care and guidance.”
- “Dr. A is very understanding and knowledgeable. She does a great job listening but also challenging me at times. Often, she points out what I don't hear myself saying and challenges my perspectives in a respectful way. It has been a pleasure working with her and I look forward to continuing to walk on this healing journey.”
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- “I am extremely grateful for my therapist and the support she provides. She is compassionate, attentive, and creates a safe space where I feel comfortable being open and honest. She listens without judgment and offers thoughtful insight that helps me better understand myself and navigate challenges more effectively. Her guidance has been practical, grounding, and genuinely helpful, and I’ve experienced real growth and clarity through our work together. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled, caring, and trustworthy therapist.”
- “Ms. Mary is amazing. I get to express myself an any feelings that I'm having. She helps and encourages me to figure why I feel or handle things the way I do and helps me to process my actions. She helps me set goals and plans to move forward in the things I feel like need. She extremely easy to talk to and reminds me of who I am in God and the things he wants for my life.”
- “From the 2 sessions I’ve had with Mary she has been absolutely amazing! Looking forward to our next session.”
- “I have had a highly positive experience working with my therapist. She consistently demonstrates punctuality, which reflects her professionalism and respect for my time. Her passion and genuine care for her clients are evident in every session. I particularly appreciate her honest approach and the thoughtful integration of faith-based principles, which adds a meaningful dimension to the therapeutic process.<br /> Her therapeutic style is both compassionate and insightful, supported by extensive knowledge, wisdom, and clinical skills. This combination has greatly facilitated my personal growth and coping strategies. I consistently feel supported and empowered throughout our work together. I would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking professional and/or faith-informed counseling.”
- “Dr. Archibald is wonderful! I truly do connect with her on a spiritual level and feel safe to express my vulnerability with her. Her expertise and wisdom gives me lots of insight on many aspects of my life. Most importantly, her faith drives me to seek my Heavenly Father more. I am super grateful to have her!”
- “Mary has a lot of experience as a therapist and a lot of wisdom. I am definitely being challenged and growing from our sessions.”
- “I looooove her and she is amazing. She is real”
- “Love her down!”
- “I highly recommend Dr. A. Having her has changed my life. Most importantly, I can trust her with my experiences. Her knowledge and love for helping people is unmatched.”
- “She’s such a blessing, very caring and a good listener, having her as my therapist really helped with my situation, would I recommend her? on a scale from 1-10 I would say, 1 million”
- “She was great”
- “She is thoughtful”
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.