Mary Hamm , LCSW

Mary Hamm, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a Tennessee-based therapist who supports people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or depression. She works with individuals navigating major life transitions, parenting stress, postpartum challenges, and periods of disconnection from joy, offering an affirming space to explore what is holding them back and what healing might look like.

Her approach is eclectic and client-driven, with each session tailored to an individual’s needs and strengths. She integrates principles from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based practices alongside trauma-informed work and yoga-informed techniques to support mood and emotional regulation.

Mary brings extensive experience working with ADHD and chronic stress, and she focuses on helping people reconnect with the present moment, rediscover resilience, and take practical steps toward feeling more grounded and hopeful. She frames recovery from burnout as a process of reclaiming energy and meaning rather than a quick fix.

Believing that fulfillment is available to many people, Mary emphasizes collaboration and respect in the therapeutic relationship. She invites those who feel stuck or unseen to explore pathways forward and build strategies for a more balanced, purposeful life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary Hamm draws from evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions; it can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering tools to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can help with burnout and chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Mary works collaboratively to find what fits each person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She and the client assess progress and adjust methods as needed to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access licensed professionals from home or between commitments. These options help accommodate different schedules, communication styles, and comfort levels while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.