Mary Hamm , LCSW

Mary Hamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or weighed down by depression. She works with individuals facing major life transitions, parenting stress, postpartum challenges, and those who feel disconnected from joy, offering an affirming environment to examine what is holding them back and what steps toward healing might look like.

Her work is client-driven and eclectic, adapting each session to the strengths and needs of the person in front of her. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based practices, trauma-focused strategies, and yoga-informed approaches to help with mood and emotional regulation. Mary also brings focused experience in supporting clients with ADHD and chronic stress, helping them develop practical skills to manage day-to-day challenges.

Mary emphasizes reconnecting with the present moment, rebuilding resilience, and taking meaningful actions that lead to a more grounded and hopeful life. She believes fulfillment is available to many people and approaches therapy with the intention of helping others rediscover purpose and a sense of belonging. Those feeling stuck or unseen may find her approach compassionate, practical, and oriented toward steady progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Mary Hamm

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and situations that feel stuck by encouraging purposeful steps toward a meaningful life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy centers on building present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. This approach can support clients coping with chronic stress, burnout, and mood fluctuations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexible options for care - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to access consistent help from licensed professionals regardless of location.