Mary Aubrey , LICSW

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Mary Aubrey commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and patterns, which can be helpful for deeper relational issues, patterns of self-esteem, and long-standing emotional difficulties. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goal setting to build on existing strengths and create tangible change when facing specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. Mary takes a collaborative stance, working with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and to adjust methods as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to match what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people connect - by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. These formats support ongoing access to care for those who prefer remote sessions or who find in-person visits difficult to arrange.