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Mary Sullivan, LPC
Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor - Trauma and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Trauma-informed care
About Mary
Mary Sullivan is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Colorado with 45 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Mary uses practical, skills-based work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered conversations and mindfulness practices. Sessions include clear explanations of how symptoms and patterns work, and then simple steps to try between meetings.
Her background includes long experience in clinical settings and work with diverse populations. That history shows in a straightforward focus on teaching useful skills, not on jargon. She also has a particular interest in trauma-related care and in helping people affected by traumatic incidents in Colorado.
In conversations she explains how stress and trauma affect the nervous system and behavior. Mary blends teaching, problem-solving, and moment-to-moment coaching so clients can practice new responses. She also integrates ideas from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian perspectives when they fit the client’s goals.
People who choose her often want direct, concrete help for symptoms and clear strategies to test between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to identify goals and next steps.
How Mary Uses Structured Therapies in Remote Sessions
Mary frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT sessions focus on clear, short exercises - noticing a thought, trying a different response, and reviewing what changed. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, reflection, and helping the person shape their own goals. This lets the client set priorities while Mary offers practical feedback and guidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are primary goals; those skills are taught as step-by-step practices clients can rehearse between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Mary will review concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommend starting steps. If an approach needs adjustment, she and the client change tactics together to find what fits.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits are often helpful for maintaining regular sessions and practicing skills in everyday life.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self esteem, career matters, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
The approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and elements of DBT and Jungian ideas to teach concrete skills and strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 45 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings and with diverse populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Colorado and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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