Mary Jo Ayllon

Mary Jo Ayllon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twelve years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma, OCD, ADHD, and the stress of life transitions. She also supports parents and those navigating spiritual or church-related concerns while honoring a client’s faith when requested.

Her approach aims to build comfort and trust so clients feel motivated to set and reach realistic goals. She meets people where they are and moves at a pace that fits each person. She describes therapy as goal oriented but flexible to individual needs.

Mary Jo draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment work, attachment-based ideas, mindfulness, and client-centered conversation. These approaches are used to address symptoms and to shift patterns that keep problems returning. Sessions often involve making small, actionable changes and noticing what helps.

She also offers a Biblically integrative option for clients who want faith to be part of therapy. In that approach she blends psychological tools with a Christian perspective that highlights dignity, hope, and meaning rooted in scripture.

Mary Jo practices from North Carolina and holds LPC and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) designations. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping people feel less stuck and more able to handle everyday demands and major life changes.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels and functions. It is useful for anxiety, OCD, stress, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating when old patterns cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary Jo will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, pace, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so therapy stays useful and relevant to what someone needs right now.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness or behavioral exercises in the setting where they live and practice new skills in real life. Discuss format preferences when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and comfort.