Mary Walston , LCMHC

Mary Walston is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 11 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, grief, and the aftermath of physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her practice also addresses issues such as intimacy and commitment struggles, anger and impulsivity, caregiver stress, and difficulties related to blended families and family of origin dynamics.

Mary approaches therapy as a collaborative process, working with clients to identify underlying patterns, cycles, and root causes that contribute to distress. Her style is warm, accepting, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassionate engagement. She combines evidence-informed methods, tailoring each session to the unique needs and goals of the person or family in front of her.

Clients seeking help with stress, ADHD-related challenges, coping with life changes, or burnout and compassion fatigue will find a practitioner focused on practical strategies and relational repair. Mary aims to empower clients to make meaningful change and build more fulfilling, resilient lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches when working with clients online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and goals of therapy, which supports self-exploration and personal growth. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and emotional bonds formed in early life to improve intimacy, communication, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress toward goals.