Mary Radaker, LPC
Compassionate counselor helping people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Mary Radaker |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Mary
Mary Radaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. Mary aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone who is nervous or unsure.
She emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental tone so clients can speak freely about difficult thoughts and feelings. Her approach is practical and collaborative.
Background and approach
Sessions usually begin by talking about immediate concerns and setting simple goals together. She uses narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from problems and rewrite painful stories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Mary also draws on client-centered work, which means she listens closely and follows what each person needs in session. For people who struggle with intense emotions or impulsive behavior, she incorporates strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. When trauma is a major issue, she may use EMDR to address distressing memories alongside other supports.
She has additional experience with body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, intellectual disability, loneliness, life purpose, mood and personality concerns, obsessive and compulsive symptoms, panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. Mary adapts her style to each person’s pace and goals. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online by following the Start Therapy steps.
She works with people who want a thoughtful, steady approach to change and healing.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Mary works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
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.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): 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.
- 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 narrative work and practical skills fit online therapy
Mary uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate their identity from the problems they face and to notice different storylines shaping their lives. This approach can help with issues like shame, life purpose, and recurring patterns in relationships. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's pace and preferences; this helps build trust and makes it easier to name difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolbox too. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers straightforward strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood swings, and changing unhelpful habits. Together these approaches give room for personal meaning while also offering concrete skills to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, worries, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to use, and adjust them over time based on progress and preference.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and skill-building. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging fit people who prefer written check-ins or want flexible, on-the-go contact. These options make scheduling easier and let people find a rhythm that fits their daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What types of concerns does Mary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also addresses body image, communication, divorce, guilt, impulsivity, infidelity, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening and collaboration. She combines narrative, client-centered, and practical behavior-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 18 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That time includes helping people with trauma, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. Sessions are offered according to state practice rules.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit check-ins, longer work, or people who prefer not to be on camera.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability. That process connects you and sets the first session.
Contacting this therapist
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