Mary Kallenbach , LCMHC

Mary Kallenbach is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports concerns around ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career stress, and LGBT issues.

Mary takes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach in sessions. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward clearer thinking and healthier patterns. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, and EMDR when appropriate. Mary blends these approaches to match a person’s needs rather than relying on a single method.

Mary trained at Webster University, earning a Master of Arts in Counseling in 1997, and has been counseling since 1995. She has maintained a private practice since 1998 and has long experience in community mental health, residential programs, and inpatient settings that served adult women and other adult populations.

People choose Mary when they want a seasoned clinician who offers steady guidance and practical tools. She aims to help clients build skills, reduce distress, and move toward the life changes they want to make.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mary commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and commit to small, practical steps that align with what matters to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, life changes, and struggles with motivation.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills work. When trauma is central, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be offered as a way to reduce distress linked to painful memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss which methods might fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust the plan over time. Clients and therapist work together to decide what feels most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper, face-to-face conversation while phone can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care across different locations.