Mary Dziedzinski , LICSW

Mary Dziedzinski is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with five years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Mary also supports people navigating grief and major life changes.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and goals to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to feel steadier and more able to cope.

Mary has worked with concerns that often overlap with aging and caregiver stress, workplace strain, codependency, and isolation. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, communication problems, and challenges tied to end-of-life care.

She aims to create a compassionate space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. Mary frames therapy as a collaborative process and helps people set achievable, meaningful goals. The work may include building new routines, strengthening coping skills, and practicing clearer ways to express needs.

People seeking support around women's issues, life purpose, or handling loss may find her approach practical and steady. Mary encourages small steps forward and offers ongoing encouragement as clients try new strategies.

Her practice includes multiple session formats to fit different schedules and needs, and she will work with each person to shape a plan that makes sense for their situation.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical coping and clearer communication. One common approach involves teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as short breathing exercises, activity scheduling, and breaking problems into manageable steps. These tools help people feel less overwhelmed and more capable of facing daily challenges.

Another approach emphasizes grief and loss work that helps a person make sense of change and grief reactions while finding ways to honor what was lost. This often includes gentle pacing, remembering what matters, and identifying meaningful routines that support adjustment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed so the process stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow more visual connection and longer session work. Phone sessions can fit around a busy day or take less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a full life and to continue work between sessions.