Dr. Mary Schacht , LICSW

Dr. Mary Schacht provides individual therapy to adults, bringing a background in clinical social work and international trauma psychology to her practice. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and has worked primarily within community mental health settings alongside youth, adolescents, adults, and families. Her experience in international psychology expanded her perspective through cross-cultural exchanges, including work in western Kenya where she co-founded a non-governmental agency focused on youth and conflict analysis.

She draws on a broad range of clinical theories and interventions, tailoring methods to each personâs needs and circumstances. Her approach may incorporate psychodynamic ideas, family-of-origin and developmental perspectives, systems thinking, and cognitive-behavioral techniques, along with education about stress and trauma responses. These tools are selected to match the unique history and goals an individual brings to therapy.

Dr. Schacht emphasizes the social, cultural, and political forces that shape individuals and communities and considers those factors in the therapeutic process. Working from a client-centered, strengths-based stance, she lets clientsâ goals guide care and focuses on helping people recognize and expand capacities and assets that foster meaningful, affirming support in their lives.

Approaches for Online Care with a Focus on Trauma and Strengths

Dr. Mary Schacht uses client-centered, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to guide online care. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the individualâs goals and perspective, creating a collaborative space where the personâs values and strengths shape the work and decisions about change. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety, which can help people navigate daily challenges and emotional hijacks. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, offering tools to process difficult memories and to build coping skills for triggers and symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Schacht works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She blends techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time to support progress.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility in how therapy fits into a personâs life. These options make it easier to attend while balancing work, family, or other obligations and allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent support across different circumstances.