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Mary Miller

Compassionate LCSW blending evidence-based care

About Mary

Mary Miller brings 21 years of clinical social work experience to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family concerns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, and issues common to young adults. Mary trained with a Master of Social Work and holds LCSW licenses in Illinois (IL LCSW 149-012378) and Montana (MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-23859).

Over two decades she has worked in school and community settings, including time on the Blackfeet Reservation, which shaped her appreciation for family dynamics and the wide-ranging ways trauma and loss affect daily life.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - to help clients find practical balance during life transitions. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Mary practices in Indiana and provides services in English.

Integrating proven approaches with flexible online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals and values guide sessions; it helps people who want collaborative support and validation as they explore change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life transitions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences with techniques tailored to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans can combine elements from different models so the work stays responsive as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, and health needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules while allowing therapists to use mindfulness, CBT skills practice, and trauma-focused conversations in ways that suit each client's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, along with additional focuses like gender dysphoria and postpartum depression.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
The therapist draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused work to tailor care to each person's needs.
How long has she practiced clinical social work?
She has 21 years of experience providing therapy in schools and community settings, including work on the Blackfeet Reservation and in multiple states.
Where is she licensed and based?
Mary holds LCSW licenses in Illinois (IL LCSW 149-012378) and Montana (MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-23859) and currently practices in Indiana.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Services are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Illinois, Montana, Indiana
Languages
English