Therapist profile
Mary Skinner, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH16606
- NPI1083244040
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT and ACT methods
- Client-centered work
- Trauma and addiction
About Mary
Mary Skinner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are framed around practical steps you can try between meetings.
Her approach is straightforward. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered methods to help people notice patterns and try new responses. That can look like identifying unhelpful thoughts, experimenting with small behavior changes, or clarifying values that guide decisions.
Mary draws on ideas from Jungian and existential therapies when exploring meaning, identity, or long-standing patterns. Those perspectives can help when life feels empty, confusing, or stuck. She also brings experience with addiction, trauma, and caregiving stress, which shapes how she supports practical coping.
In sessions she aims for clear collaboration. Conversations tend to be direct and pragmatic. You can expect concrete tools, some reflective discussion, and occasional exercises to practice between meetings.
Mary has worked with adults on a range of concerns including stress, parenting strain, sleep problems, intimacy issues, ADHD, and career questions. She also addresses topics like gender dysphoria, first responder stress, and family conflict when individuals bring them up. If anger is the concern, she focuses on manageable techniques to reduce reactive responses and repair relationships.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce reactive responses like anger. ACT works with values and committed action so people can make choices that align with what matters to them rather than getting driven by immediate impulses.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize clear listening and collaborative planning. That means you and the therapist work together to decide which methods fit your goals, and you can adjust those methods over time based on what helps most.
Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into busy routines, allow shorter focused check-ins, or remove commute time. They can also let someone choose not to be on camera, which may feel more comfortable for certain conversations. The therapist will help decide practical arrangements and which approach to try first based on your needs and preferences.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports adults dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to trauma or addiction.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques focused on practical tools and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on issues including anger, grief, addiction, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices out of Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know if remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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