Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Norwood is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Alabama. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life changes. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people take the first practical steps toward feeling better.
Mary uses straightforward talk and collaborative planning. She listens first and works with each person to set clear, short-term goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on building strengths and learning new ways to cope with everyday pressures and intense emotions. Her work often blends Client-Centered ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. That mix means conversations are grounded in what matters now, while also addressing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
People learn specific skills they can use between sessions. Mary has experience with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and identity-related issues for LGBT clients. She also supports people facing workplace stress, life purpose questions, and seasonal mood changes.
Practical tools and clear steps are central to her style. Mary aims to make therapy feel manageable, so clients can practice new skills outside of sessions and see everyday progress. She invites people who are ready to try a different approach to their challenges to take the next step.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that work well online and in sessions
Mary often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and helping a person set their own goals. This approach is helpful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and figure out what matters most.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, where conversations identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and introduce practical exercises to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and other concerns where thoughts and actions feed each other.
The therapist combines these with Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and build steps that lead to small wins. That method keeps work focused and practical, especially when someone wants quick strategies to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Mary will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows real-time typed conversation, and text messaging supports brief updates or ongoing check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Mary
What kinds of concerns does Mary focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns among other areas.
How would you describe Mary’s therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and adaptive, with an emphasis on listening first, setting short-term goals, and using practical strategies to address current problems.
What is her professional background?
Mary has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has worked with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is Mary licensed and based?
She is licensed as an independent clinical social worker (AL LICSW) and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.