Mary Dooley , LICSW

Mary Dooley is a licensed counselor in Alabama with about 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the credential LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - which reflects her advanced training in clinical social work. Mary has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She has also supported victims and family members affected by sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

Her counseling manner is warm and interactive, rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Mary approaches each person without stigmatizing labels and draws on an eclectic set of methods to match treatment to a client’s needs. She values honesty and direct communication, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique situation and goals.

Mary understands that seeking change takes courage, and she frames therapy as an empowering process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and emotional support to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Mary Dooley uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps the person explore feelings and values - it is often helpful for relationship challenges, self-esteem work, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy incorporates present-moment awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can benefit those coping with trauma-related symptoms, stress, and chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors the approach over time so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and supported in choosing what works best.

Online therapy with Mary can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, life changes, or when in-person visits are not practical, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists.