- Trauma informed care
- Practical coping skills
- 45 years experience
About Mary
Mary Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people cope after big changes and traumatic events. She focuses on practical steps that reduce stress, anxiety, grief, addiction-related problems, and the day-to-day fallout from trauma. Mary aims to make it easier for someone who is overwhelmed to start feeling steadier and more able to handle life again.
She has been practicing for 45 years and draws on many approaches to fit each person’s needs. Sessions often include clear explanations of how stress and trauma affect the body and mind, along with tools clients can use between visits. Mary emphasizes building skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and handling work and career challenges.
Mary also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, first responder and veteran issues, aging and health-related concerns, and recovery from substance problems. She works with intimacy and relationship struggles, codependency, and family-of-origin patterns that keep people stuck. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster appears among her areas of focus for clients processing large-scale loss or disruption.
Her style balances active problem solving with listening. Mary explains concepts plainly and helps each person test what works in their life. People can expect straightforward guidance, practical coping strategies, and attention to long-term skills for resilience.
To begin, prospective clients in Colorado follow the site process to match and schedule a first session. Mary offers care in English for people located in Colorado.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Mary often combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people sort out what matters most and to try specific changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding each person's goals, and supporting their choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical ways to shift them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt techniques as progress is made. This collaborative process means plans can change if something isn't helping.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people draw on tools taught in sessions while they handle real-life situations between visits. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
45+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, low self esteem, career strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, Jungian perspectives, and mindfulness practices to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary brings 45 years of experience in a range of clinical settings and with diverse concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in Colorado.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.