Mary Kivett, LMHC

Mary Kivett is a Florida LMHC with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting strains, ADHD, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and workplace issues. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation about current problems.

Mary began her clinical work in public education, where she supported adolescents and adults and learned how school and family life intersect. That background shaped how she looks at communication, boundaries, and everyday stressors. She draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

In session she uses client-centered methods to focus on what matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of behaving. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and track progress.

Her style is direct and collaborative. She helps people notice patterns, try practical experiments between sessions, and adjust plans based on what works. Therapy aims to increase coping skills, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen self-worth.

Mary also pays attention to attachment, codependency, communication and control issues that often underlie family and parenting stress. She supports people wrestling with fatherhood questions, infidelity, guilt and shame, and midlife or career transitions. Work together focuses on doable changes for everyday life.

Sessions proceed at a steady, straightforward pace. People who prefer clear tools, short-term goals, and conversation that connects feelings to actions often find this approach useful.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions