Mary Tobias, LMFT, LPC
Narrative-informed therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Mary Tobias |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT, LPC |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Mary
Mary Tobias is a licensed therapist practicing in Louisiana. She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and brings three years of professional experience to sessions. Her style is warm and interactive, and she listens closely to each person's story before offering practical tools.
Mary uses Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help people untangle painful chapters in their lives. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try simple behavior changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and aimed at finding steps that feel doable for day-to-day life. Common concerns Mary helps people address include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports people working through parenting strains, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem struggles.
First responder issues are an additional focus area she understands. Mary views clients as experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person. She talks through practical strategies, mindfulness practices, and ways to reframe difficult stories so clients can move forward.
Her approach emphasizes small, steady changes that add up over time. Sessions can be scheduled in several online formats to match different needs. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then set up appointments according to availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Bipolar disorder among the things Mary works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- First responder 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.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: 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.
- Solution-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 and client-centered work online
Mary commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite difficult stories about themselves. This approach focuses on separating a person from the problem and finding alternative ways to view stressful events. It can help with grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy which centers the conversation on the person's experience. This approach relies on active listening and reflection so people feel heard and can identify their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to target specific thoughts and behaviors and practice small changes between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to figure out what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress is made or new challenges arise.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. Video calls are useful for a full session experience, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat provides a quicker check-in, and messaging lets people reflect on their thoughts between appointments. These options help make scheduling easier and let people choose the format that best fits their routine.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does this therapist help with?
Mary works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem.
What is Mary’s therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic, interactive, and client-centered. She listens closely and collaborates with people to create practical steps that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has three years of professional experience working with adults and other age groups on mood, attention, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and is licensed in Louisiana as an LA LMFT and LA LPC.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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