About Mary
Mary Mcfarland Riedel is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports those dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Mary speaks English and practices from California as a licensed LCSW.
With four years of professional experience, she focuses on building a trusting space where people can say what’s on their mind. Sessions aim to reduce worry, increase motivation, and strengthen confidence through practical conversation and problem-solving.
Background and approach
Mary keeps things direct and compassionate so people feel heard and understood. She often addresses everyday pressures like workplace strain, financial stress, caregiving burdens, and struggles with body image or eating concerns. Mary also helps people who feel isolated, who are navigating fatherhood or young adulthood, and those asking questions about life purpose.
Her style emphasizes openness and collaboration. She invites clients to set goals and to try small changes between sessions. Progress is measured in concrete steps such as improved coping during stressful moments, clearer communication, or better daily routines.
Starting therapy with Mary involves a short intake and planning sessions that match each person’s needs. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
Approaches that guide online sessions and support daily life
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice anxious thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, which can reduce worry and clarify what actions to try. Another approach centers on building coping skills and routines to manage stress, such as step-by-step plans for difficult days and brief exercises to lower arousal. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those needs. She treats the choice of techniques as collaborative, adjusting plans if something isn’t helping. Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more personal interaction helps. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills between sessions.Questions people ask
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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