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Mary O'Dell, LICSW
Alabama
AL LICSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Mary
Mary O'Dell is an AL LICSW with five years of experience working with people in Alabama. She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Mary speaks English and uses practical, structured methods to support everyday coping.
Mary focuses on breaking down problems into small, manageable steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and build steady habits.
Sessions tend to cover concrete goals such as reducing panic, improving sleep, managing cravings, or handling a major transition. Mary pays attention to how thoughts, behaviors, and situations interact, and she works with each person to test what helps in daily life. Meetings often include short skill practices to use between sessions.
Her work also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Trauma-focused techniques are used when post-traumatic stress is part of the picture, with careful pacing and attention to what a person can manage.
Mary aims to help people rebuild confidence and move toward clearer priorities. She describes therapy as step-by-step work - noticing patterns, trying small changes, and checking what actually improves day-to-day functioning.
How Mary combines structured methods with online sessions
Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT focuses on testing new behaviors and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, and improve mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so people can clarify what matters and set realistic goals.Mindfulness therapy involves short attention practices and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices are useful for stress, social anxiety, and ongoing worry because they teach simple ways to interrupt automatic reactions and return to a chosen response.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and pace. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so someone can use a break at work or a quiet hour at home. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they work in a video or phone setting and assign brief practices to do between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mary address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with alternatives. Sessions include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
Mary has five years of clinical experience as an AL LICSW. Her practice centers on structured approaches that address emotion regulation and coping skills.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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