Mary Landers , LCSW

Mary Landers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Mary aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

She spends sessions helping people talk through what matters most to them. Conversations are direct and down-to-earth. Mary encourages clients to name immediate problems and to set small, realistic goals for change.

Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical strategies that people can use between sessions. She also pays attention to related challenges like body image, attachment worries, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and codependency. Clients may find concrete tools for coping and clearer ways to communicate their needs.

Over 12 years in practice, Mary has worked with a wide range of concerns tied to life transitions and loss. Her approach balances empathy with straightforward problem solving so clients can build momentum. She supports people in exploring identity, processing trauma, and managing anxiety in daily life.

Mary offers sessions in English and provides multiple online formats for contact. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through practical next steps to get matched and scheduled.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves teaching specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, activity scheduling, and behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance. These tools help people manage symptoms day to day and build confidence.

Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which guides gentle processing of difficult memories at a pace the client controls. This method focuses on safety, grounding strategies, and building emotional regulation so past events affect current life less strongly.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Mary will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll try techniques that fit the person’s needs and adjust course as progress or challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style touches, or ongoing thought processing between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work consistently over time.