Therapist profile
Dr. Mary Ann Hensley, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Trauma focus
About Mary
Dr. Mary Ann Hensley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting stress, and family-related issues.
She helps people facing anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the everyday strain of caring for others. She also addresses concerns affecting identity and relationships, including LGBT issues and multicultural stressors. Her work includes people coping with life changes, panic, and the aftermath of violence or disaster.
Her approach mixes practical, evidence-based methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings and on making choices that match personal values.
Clients can expect straightforward, respectful conversations that identify problems and clear next steps. She aims to teach tools for managing symptoms and for handling difficult moments at home and work. The emphasis is on what helps now and what keeps helping later.
Her background includes many years working with diverse populations and a range of concerns from childhood histories to adult stressors. She frames treatment around everyday life and parenting challenges, so work in therapy connects directly to what people face at home.
To begin, adults should be ready to talk about current struggles and practical goals for change. The first sessions typically clarify priorities and outline simple strategies to try between meetings.
How sessions work
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood. CBT is commonly used for depression, panic, and coping with daily challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques can be adjusted as needs change.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. The focus remains on practical skills and real-life changes that translate to the home and family context.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines practical, evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered way of working.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She practices in Florida and holds the credentials LMHC and LPC, with licensure details listed as FL LMHC and GA LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify formats on file.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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