Therapist profile
Mary Archibald, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH11931
- NPI1790822336
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- EMDR work
- Mindfulness practice
About Mary
Mary Archibald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 31 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns and life changes. She also focuses on issues affecting veterans and the armed forces, multicultural concerns, and postpartum depression.
Her approach mixes practical talking therapy with structured techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools to help people notice thoughts and try different responses. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used for processing traumatic memories when it fits the situation.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. The therapist listens, helps name the patterns that fuel anger and resentment, and practices skills for managing reactions in everyday moments. There is also work on relationships, parenting strain, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving or high-stress roles.
Mary integrates a faith perspective for those who want it and invites clients to use personal beliefs as part of their coping and meaning-making. She has experience with adults, adolescents, couples, and people connected to military life, and she adapts conversations to what a person brings that day.
Her background includes decades in mental health practice and a PhD in psychology. People who want clear steps, skill practice, and practical talk about anger, trauma, or life transitions may find this style a fit.
How sessions work
How Mary uses ACT, CBT and EMDR in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for ongoing anger tied to frustration and role strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into small steps that can be practiced between sessions, helping with anger at work or snapping at loved ones. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge when trauma is a core issue.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist and client will decide together which methods to try based on the person's goals, preferences, and how problems show up day to day. That collaborative choice can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice new skills in the same settings where anger and stress often occur. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EMDR techniques to remote sessions while focusing on concrete exercises and real-life application.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting struggles, and life transitions among other issues.
How would sessions feel in practice?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, combining conversation with skill practice to manage reactions and build new habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of experience in mental health and holds a PhD in psychology.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.