- Grief and end-of-life
- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting support
About Mary
Mary Meehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 27 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, relationship tensions, and changes that come near the end of life. She speaks plainly and listens closely, creating space for people to name what feels hardest and take the next small step.
Her approach centers on practical talk and steady support. Sessions focus on immediate problems and longer-term patterns alike. She uses client-centered work to follow each person's priorities, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and emotion-focused methods to strengthen connection with feelings.
Mary also draws on dialectical behavior skills to build coping strategies that calm intense emotion. Narrative therapy helps people reframe painful stories and see different possibilities. She blends techniques to match the situation and the person rather than following a single method.
Clients often come for help with grief, parenting stress, career strain, chronic illness challenges, attention differences, or painful relationship patterns. In counseling she helps people track what works, practice new responses, and plan realistic steps for change.
Mary’s work is collaborative and paced to the individual. She aims to help clients find more balance, clearer priorities, and better ways to handle hard days without promising fixed outcomes. Those interested in starting are asked to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule.
Her approach centers on practical talk and steady support. Sessions focus on immediate problems and longer-term patterns alike. She uses client-centered work to follow each person's priorities, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and emotion-focused methods to strengthen connection with feelings.
Mary also draws on dialectical behavior skills to build coping strategies that calm intense emotion. Narrative therapy helps people reframe painful stories and see different possibilities. She blends techniques to match the situation and the person rather than following a single method.
Clients often come for help with grief, parenting stress, career strain, chronic illness challenges, attention differences, or painful relationship patterns. In counseling she helps people track what works, practice new responses, and plan realistic steps for change.
Mary’s work is collaborative and paced to the individual. She aims to help clients find more balance, clearer priorities, and better ways to handle hard days without promising fixed outcomes. Those interested in starting are asked to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Approaches for remote grief and life transition work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name goals and priorities. This approach is useful for grief, parenting strain, and times of major change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It includes clear steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for regulating strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. These tools are often helpful when feelings feel overwhelming or when someone needs concrete techniques to get through a difficult day.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means methods can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and provide continuity during major life events. Some formats are better for short check-ins while others suit longer emotional work, and Mary will help tailor the plan to what fits the client's schedule and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mary help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, relationship tension, trauma, depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical strategies and emotional work to help people move forward.
What is her experience working with these issues?
Mary has 27 years of counseling experience across many areas including grief, family dynamics, chronic illness concerns, and trauma recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.