Therapist profile
Mary Hamm, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Mary
Mary Hamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 16 years of experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, burnout, or depression. Her listed concerns include parenting stress, postpartum challenges, and life transitions, among other issues.
Mary uses an eclectic, client-driven approach. She mixes methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage mood, reduce overwhelm, and improve day-to-day functioning.
Parents and adults dealing with family or relationship strain may find her approach oriented toward clear skills and steady progress. She describes help for parenting stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. She also notes experience with ADHD and chronic stress management.
Mary pays attention to emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. Expect guided conversation, behavioral techniques, and mindfulness exercises designed to be used between sessions. She highlights work on rebuilding resilience and noticing small changes that add up.
Her background includes supporting people with a wide range of concerns related to family and parenting, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered in English and delivered from Tennessee. To begin, follow the practice's online matching and scheduling steps.
How sessions work
How Mary combines evidence-based approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and trying new, practical strategies to shift mood and functioning. It often helps with anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and sleep problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary uses a collaborative process to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. Sessions can include guided exercises, behavior plans, and brief between-session practices so clients can test what helps in daily life.
The biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt techniques - like mindfulness practices or CBT worksheets - to work well in a virtual visit and to support steady progress between appointments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile. The biography also notes support for ADHD, burnout, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-driven, eclectic approach that mixes CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical skills and present-moment awareness.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 16 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That length of practice is stated in her profile.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the Tennessee LCSW credential and practices from Tennessee.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients according to the profile.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is not listed in the profile.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as described in the profile.
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