Therapist profile
Mary Kallenbach, LCMHC
LCMHC - family and relationship concerns
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- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Trauma processing
About Mary
Mary Kallenbach is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 23 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, and issues such as addiction, ADHD, and intimacy problems.
Mary uses practical, direct work in sessions. She listens to what is happening at home and helps people develop clearer routines, communication skills, and coping tools. Sessions often include learning specific skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches, along with mindfulness exercises and acceptance-based strategies.
Her background spans inpatient care, community mental health, school settings, and long-term residential programs. She has worked with adults who have eating disorders, personality challenges, psychotic symptoms, and post-traumatic stress. That experience shapes how she approaches complex or long-standing problems now.
In private practice she has seen individuals, and has experience with family and couples concerns from earlier roles. She has also used EMDR and prolonged exposure when trauma processing is needed, alongside solution-focused work to address immediate problems.
People who come for help usually want clearer communication at home, better ways to manage strong emotions, or practical steps after a loss or separation. Mary asks simple questions, sets small goals, and practices skills together so changes can fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, grief, and life changes by clarifying what matters and building small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that guides processing of painful memories to reduce their intensity and the distress they cause.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and clinician review progress and pick tools that work best in day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It can also allow sessions during a lunch break or between errands, which helps keep momentum when life is full. Licensed professionals will tailor which methods are used so the work translates into practical changes at home.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed here?
She helps with communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, parenting strain, and family of origin concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, skills-focused approach and works collaboratively to set small, practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been working in the counseling field since 1995, with 23 years of post-qualification experience noted.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats were not listed in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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