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Mary Ann Skender, LICSW
Washington
LICSW in Washington - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Mary
Mary Ann Skender is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges like parenting, body image, and career changes. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work with people coping with addiction, eating issues, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue. Mary Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when a brief, goal-oriented plan makes sense.
In practice she prioritizes clear goals and small experiments. Meetings often include identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and reviewing progress. Homework assignments are used when helpful to practice skills outside sessions.
Mary Ann supports people through life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy and childbirth, caregiving stress, and career shifts. She addresses guilt, shame, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose in direct, practical ways.
Sessions are conducted in English and Mary Ann does not work with international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary Ann commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, emotions, and actions so clients can try specific experiments and track what changes.She also draws on client-centered therapy and mindfulness. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals. Mindfulness teaches brief attention practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Mary Ann will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and review progress regularly.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people practice skills between sessions and integrate changes into everyday routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, body image, career issues, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear steps, behavioral experiments, and skill practice to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a practicing clinician in Washington.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Washington LICSW and practices in Washington state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs structured?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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