Mary Archibald

Mary Archibald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and the strain of life transitions. Her work also covers trauma and abuse, postpartum depression, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

Mary brings more than 31 years in mental health to each session. She draws on a background in psychology and uses practical techniques to address day-to-day problems. Conversations focus on clear goals and steps that a person can try between sessions.

Her style is direct and supportive. She encourages people to use their own values and strengths, including faith when that is important to the person. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and build steady coping habits.

Therapeutic tools Mary uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and EMDR for trauma. She blends these approaches to suit the problem at hand rather than relying on one single method.

Mary has particular experience with military and veteran concerns, multicultural issues, and prejudice or discrimination. She also supports people living with ADHD and those needing coaching around life changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format meets their needs.

How online methods and specific approaches work together

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. It helps when life changes feel overwhelming and when someone wants to live in line with what they care about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers clear steps to change patterns that increase anxiety or depression. It is useful for stress, mood challenges, and building new routines. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT, CBT techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or EMDR over time to fit what the person needs.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, or use a phone-only check-in when screen time is difficult. Many people find working with licensed professionals online helps them practice new skills in their everyday context and keeps progress consistent between sessions.