Dr. Mary Moran, LCSW

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Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

Details

Name	Dr. Mary Moran
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Mary

Dr. Mary Moran is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience in mental health and substance use care. She practices in Washington and brings a practical, steady approach to common life stresses.

She listens closely and helps people set clear, doable goals. Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Missouri, a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah.

Background and approach

She has worked more than 12 years as a clinical supervisor for social workers and mental health counselors. Her background includes extensive work in addiction treatment and trauma-informed practice. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on steps they can try between meetings. She pays attention to both inner thoughts and the outside circumstances that shape a person’s life.

Therapy draws on a mix of approaches, including narrative therapy to reframe life stories, cognitive behavioral methods to shift unhelpful thinking, and client-centered listening to create space for what matters most. She also uses mindfulness practices and relationship-focused tools when relevant. People come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship or family difficulties.

Additional areas include caregiver strain, adoption and foster care issues, aging and end-of-life concerns, and managing life transitions. Sessions aim to make small, manageable changes that add up over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Mary works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mary directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Mary Uses Narrative, Client-Centered, and CBT Online

Mary often blends narrative therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral methods in online sessions. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps reframe those stories so they feel less stuck; it can be useful for identity issues, grief, and recovery from trauma. Client-centered work centers what the person brings to the session and uses active listening to help them find their own solutions; this approach fits stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most. That way the work stays tailored to each person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video helps with face-to-face conversation, phone can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth, live chat works for brief back-and-forth, and text messaging is useful for short updates between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Mary work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and post-traumatic stress among other issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical; she helps set goals and suggests steps to try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of experience, a Ph.D., and more than 12 years as a clinical supervisor in mental health settings.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Missouri and practices in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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?

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