Dr. Mary Ann Hensley , LMHC, LPC

Dr. Mary Ann Hensley is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Florida with 23 years of clinical experience. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor - and has supported children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Her work has addressed a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, and low self-esteem.

Dr. Hensley emphasizes practical skills and strategies that help people overcome obstacles and enhance their quality of life. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering tools tailored to each individual or family to support meaningful change. Acknowledging that seeking help takes courage, she aims to provide steady, respectful guidance for those pursuing a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Mary Ann Hensley integrates evidence-informed methods to meet each client’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it supports people facing anxiety, stress, or transitions by encouraging meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can be helpful for depression, panic, and everyday coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to address the effects of traumatic experiences through targeted strategies that promote safety, processing, and recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hensley works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best align with an individual’s goals, preferences, and situation, and she adapts plans over time as needs change.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These remote options make it easier for clients to access consistent support from licensed therapists while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.