Mary Ellen Cullity , LCSW

Mary Ellen Cullity is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience working with individuals and families facing grief, loss, depression, anxiety and parenting challenges. She brings experience from settings such as maternal and child health, early intervention, and hospice, and she focuses on supporting people navigating difficult changes in their lives.

Mary Ellen has a particular interest in helping parents of young children and families experiencing conflict. She works with clients who feel stuck in familiar patterns and who want to make meaningful changes, offering practical guidance alongside emotional support. Her background in family-centered and child-focused services informs a strengths-based approach to care.

Her practice emphasizes a client-centered, individualized approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental. She partners with clients to identify obstacles, clarify goals, and develop strategies to move forward. Mary Ellen aims to help people overcome barriers, build coping skills, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mary Ellen Cullity brings client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s unique experience, helping clients feel heard and guiding them to identify their own goals and solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to problems like anxiety, depression, and stress, offering practical tools for everyday coping. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which can support regulation, stress management, and emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Mary Ellen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions to the individual and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds, inviting client input throughout treatment.

Online therapy with Mary Ellen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while maintaining continuity of care across life transitions.