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Mary Slaton, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman relationship work
- Psychodynamic reflection
About Mary
Mary Slaton, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She also works with issues like addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, bipolar and ADHD concerns, and identity-related topics such as LGBT issues. Mary approaches therapy in a practical, goal-minded way and encourages clients to try new strategies to change how they feel and act.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside relationship work and psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, experimenting with different responses, and building daily routines that support clearer thinking and steadier moods. Mary asks about areas such as social life, spirituality, relationships, self-care, and work to see where change can make the biggest difference.
Mary frames therapy as collaborative coaching and problem-solving. She helps people set concrete goals and tracks small steps toward those goals across sessions. When patterns are found, she works with clients to increase things that already help and reduce what gets in the way.
Her background includes a counseling degree earned in 2001 and later study in meditation practices. Over two decades she has applied practical techniques and conversational reflection to help people notice choices they can make differently. The focus is on clear, manageable actions more than abstract theory.
People who want structured, actionable sessions that address thinking, behavior, and relationship patterns often find this style useful. Mary conducts sessions in English and practices in Texas.
How cognitive and relational approaches are used online
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thoughts and habits that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, short experiments, thought records, and step-by-step behavior changes useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and daily routines.The Gottman Method is used for relationship-focused work to improve communication patterns and manage conflict with clearer skills and small behavioral changes. Psychodynamic ideas are used selectively to notice recurring life patterns and emotional themes that affect choices and relationships.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches best matches goals and preferences. She looks at symptoms, life context, and what clients want to change, and then adjusts the plan as progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or audio based on what works best for them rather than forcing a single setup.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep problems, parenting and career issues, and related areas such as body image and workplace stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests new responses and routines to change feelings and behavior over time.
What is her clinical background?
Mary has 20 years of counseling experience and earned her counseling degree in 2001. She also completed meditation study in 2021.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with LPC credentials in Louisiana and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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