Mary Ringer , LPCC

Mary Ringer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people break unhelpful thinking patterns and build better coping skills. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor, LPCC, practicing in New Mexico with 27 years of experience. Mary writes plainly and listens closely so people can talk about what matters most.

She focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief and loss, and relationship concerns. She also supports people navigating LGBT issues and common struggles such as guilt, shame, loneliness, and life purpose. Women's issues are part of her practice focus and are discussed in straightforward terms.

Mary aims to make sessions feel calm and nonjudgmental. She helps people notice thoughts that get in the way, then tests new ways of thinking and behaving. The work is practical and paced to each person's comfort level.

Over her career she has also helped people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and social anxiety. That background informs how she structures support and sets realistic goals. Sessions center on skills people can use between meetings.

Mary encourages small steps toward change. She helps people set simple, measurable goals and tries experiments between sessions. The approach is steady and focused on what improves daily life.

Using CBT Online to Tackle Stress and Life Challenges

Mary primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that helps people notice thought patterns that lead to distress and practice different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by turning broad worries into concrete, testable steps.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and homework you can do between meetings, such as keeping brief thought records or trying small behavior changes. This keeps progress visible and measurable, and makes therapy feel practical and relevant to day-to-day life.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. Mary works collaboratively to figure out what techniques fit each person's needs, goals, and comfort level. If an approach isn’t working, she adjusts it with you rather than sticking to one plan.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and role-play exercises. Phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick exchanges, ongoing support between sessions, and flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or daily life routines.