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Mary Tobias, LMFT, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Mary
Mary Tobias is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also has a particular interest in first responder issues and how those stressors affect daily functioning.
Mary uses clear, structured conversations to identify patterns that keep problems going. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries practical alternatives. Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-focused, with attention to what works in everyday life.
Her background blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches. That mix supports problem solving, emotion work, and building clearer communication. She draws on mindfulness and existential ideas when those fit a person's concerns or values.
In sessions she listens, reflects, and offers tools people can practice between meetings. Work might include tracking thought patterns, practicing new responses, or trying brief behavioral experiments. The emphasis is on manageable steps rather than long lecture-style sessions.
Mary treats each person as the expert on their life and works collaboratively to set priorities. People who choose her often want structured help for anxiety, mood shifts, grief, relationship difficulties, or job-related stress. To begin, prospects complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's workflow.
How Mary uses structured approaches in online work
Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior experiments. CBT focuses on concrete steps like tracking thoughts, testing new responses, and practicing skills between sessions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. That approach supports clearer goals and helps clients decide what to work on next. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship patterns or strong emotions need direct attention; it helps people notice and name emotions and try different ways of responding to others.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with the person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is observed. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical scheduling needs during the matching questionnaire and first session so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. First responder issues are an additional area of focus.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and emotionally-focused methods, plus mindfulness and existential elements when useful. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns and trying practical alternatives.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, grief, relationship, and attention concerns. That experience informs her structured, interactive style.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and is licensed in Louisiana as LA LMFT and LA LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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