Mary Hafey , LICSW

Mary Hafey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 29 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, addiction, and those coping with life changes. She also offers coaching and support for compassion fatigue and first responder issues.

Mary approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she shapes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs and goals. She emphasizes practical support and empowerment, recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage and is an important step toward a more fulfilling life.

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which Mary listens carefully, helps identify priorities, and offers tailored strategies to manage symptoms and strengthen relationships. Her practice aims to support people through change and recovery while building skills for long-term well-being and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Mary Hafey uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing. She offers trauma-informed methods that help people process past harm, rebuild safety in relationships, and reduce ongoing symptoms associated with trauma. She also integrates coaching-oriented interventions that emphasize goal-setting, problem-solving, and building actionable steps toward change; these are helpful for clients facing life transitions, work-related stress, or compassion fatigue.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, clarify goals, and adapt methods over time so the treatment fits the client’s preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Mary is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for scheduling and consistent access to care. These formats can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions, manage symptoms from home, and connect with a licensed professional even when in-person visits are difficult.