Mary Keever, LCSW

Mary Keever is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Her style is direct and respectful, and she treats each person as the expert on their own life.

She uses clear, practical strategies in sessions. Mary draws on approaches that help with mood, sleep, relationships, and problems like anger or feeling stuck. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness, grief, or challenges related to identity and life purpose.

In sessions she blends gentle guidance with goal-focused work. That can mean learning skills to manage strong emotions, changing unhelpful thoughts, or practicing small steps that build confidence. She also offers health coaching tools to help clients meet daily goals and carry treatment plans into real life.

Mary’s background includes clinical social work and time working in medical settings. That experience shaped her ability to notice what’s happening now and to connect it to past events, including trauma. She emphasizes collaboration and practical steps rather than long lists of theory.

People who choose Mary often want straightforward help that fits into their lives. She aims to walk alongside each person, listening first and then tailoring techniques to what they say they need. Her approach combines evidence-based methods with attention to daily routines and personal strengths.

How her approaches translate to online care

Mary uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide much of her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says they need, which helps build trust and clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when strong emotions or impulsivity are involved. DBT skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for managing crises and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is a mutual process. Mary will talk with clients about goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. The work is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since session options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into busy weeks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use skills in everyday settings, so techniques can be practiced between meetings and reviewed in follow-up sessions.