- Client-centered care
- Skill-based work
- Trauma-informed focus
About Mary
Dr. Mary Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing eating and sleeping problems, addictions, grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and LGBTQ issues. She also supports people working through career concerns and coaching goals. Her approach is warm and hands-on, focused on practical steps people can use day to day.
Mary spent years as a high school art teacher and later mentored through church programs. That experience shaped how she listens for a person's story and notices strengths others might miss. She believes healing often starts with being heard and with small, repeatable changes.
Her graduate training includes a Master’s in counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Over a decade of clinical work has involved helping people with trauma, dissociation, personality difficulties, depression, OCD, and life transitions.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, existential questions, narrative and mindfulness practices. She keeps the work practical - teaching skills, testing new behaviors, and reflecting on meaning when it helps.
Dr. Walker notes coping after disasters as a particular focus among many areas she addresses. She aims to walk alongside people through grief, loss, and the hard tasks of rebuilding a routine and a sense of safety.
People who work with her often do steady, sometimes slow work. The goal is a more manageable life with clearer choices and less overwhelm.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters to them so they can make their own choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors for better results. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving everyday coping, which can help with mood instability and addictive patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean focusing on skills homework for several weeks or shifting to deeper meaning-focused conversations as trust grows.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps fit counseling into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirming the exact online arrangements helps set clear expectations before the first session.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Walker help with?
She supports people dealing with eating and sleeping problems, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career questions, and LGBT issues. There are also many focus areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-centered, with an emphasis on teaching skills and trying new behaviors. She balances problem-solving with attention to personal meaning and values.
What is her clinical background?
She has more than 10 years of experience and previously worked as a high school art teacher and church mentor before practicing as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in Texas and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in this biography. Please confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.