Dr. Mary Jane Preece , LPC, LPCC

Dr. Mary Jane Preece uses a client-centered approach to help people work through stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and life changes. She is an LPC and an LPCC with two decades of experience in Ohio. Her manner is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use between sessions.

She helps with a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, anger, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. ADHD, trauma and abuse, and family-of-origin issues are also areas she addresses. She listens for what matters most and then helps people set small, doable goals.

Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. She also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to help people find meaning and stay present during hard times. Sessions are conversational and skills-oriented rather than technical.

Over 20 years of practice in Ohio have given her experience with complex stressors like caregiving demands, chronic illness, fertility and cancer challenges, and issues around aging. That background helps when practical problem solving is needed alongside emotional work.

People can expect a collaborative process that balances listening with concrete strategies. Dr. Preece aims to help clients notice small shifts, try new behaviors, and adapt plans as life changes. The focus is on steady progress and building tools that fit everyday life.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making the conversation about the person's needs; the therapist offers empathy and helps the client shape their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try specific changes and notice different results. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for handling strong emotions and improving relationships through practical techniques and step-by-step practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people work face-to-face when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support between sessions and can fit into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, parenting, and caregiving responsibilities.