Mary Baran

Mary Baran is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people facing big life changes, stress, and anxiety. She welcomes clients who are navigating depression, grief, trauma, and issues around self-esteem. Mary also supports LGBTQ people who are looking for nonjudgmental care.

Mary approaches therapy with warmth and respect. She focuses on listening first and helping people feel seen. Sessions aim to build practical skills people can use between meetings and to make room for difficult feelings without hurry.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that keep the person’s experience at the center of the process. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, when trauma memories are part of the problem. Together these approaches allow a mix of steady listening and active work on painful memories.

Mary has ten years of experience in clinical practice in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She treats each person as an individual and tailors the pace and focus to what they need right now.

The first step is simple but meaningful: reach out and start a conversation. If someone chooses to work with Mary, she will help them set goals and plan sensible next steps toward coping with life changes and everyday challenges.

How Mary’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy, reflection, and support so the client sets the pace and goals. This approach helps with low mood, stress, self-esteem, and making sense of life changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is a method used to address distressing memories. It combines guided processing of memories with structured bilateral stimulation and is commonly used when trauma or post-traumatic stress is part of someone’s history.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adapts the pace and techniques based on what the person prefers and how they respond over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into workdays, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better fits a day. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to pick a format and rhythm that work in everyday life.