Profile / United States
Mary Sanders, LMHC
Washington
LMHC in Washington - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Expressive arts methods
About Mary
Mary Sanders is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 17 years of professional experience. She helps people with relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she works from both private practice and community health backgrounds.
Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches. She also integrates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and expressive arts methods rooted in her arts background. The goal is practical work on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interfere with day-to-day life.
Her practice includes attention to common stressors such as abandonment worries, attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with life purpose questions, midlife transitions, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
Mary has two decades of experience using theatre and expressive arts as part of healing work. That background shows up in sessions as creative exercises, role work, or structured activities when those methods fit a person's goals. She also uses solution-focused tools to set short-term targets and motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change.
She can provide general recommendations about nutrition and complementary approaches as part of broader mental health planning. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session that clarifies goals and next steps.
How Mary combines practical approaches for online work
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on clear steps - identifying a thought, checking the evidence, and practicing different responses - which can fit well into structured remote sessions.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This work can involve mapping relational patterns and practicing new communication methods in session.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative plan may shift as progress and needs become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day - they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. Discuss practical needs during the first meeting so sessions can be organized to match daily routines and treatment goals.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, communication, and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new behavioral responses. It is presented alongside attachment and client-centered strategies when relevant.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of experience in private practice and community mental health settings and has worked extensively with people affected by trauma.
Which credentials and state does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington.
What languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.