Mary Delucia

My communication style

I set a non-judgmental tone and make sure you know how much it means that you're willing to share your life with me. When you say you don't know why you do something, I act as a detective, asking every question to get to the bottom of it. My clients feel taken care of when we dig deep in a collaborative effort.

My journey to mental healthcare

After my own cancer diagnosis, I was both patient and caregiver within a year. I saw how everything can change on a dime and how our relationships are paramount. Even crises can promote beautiful changes. This experience inspired me to become a therapist, helping others navigate life's unexpected turns with resilience and connection.

My goals for you

Everyone has different timelines, and as our sessions move forward, new goals emerge while others become less important. We'll set initial short-term and long-term goals in order of importance, then revisit them in subsequent sessions. This promotes in-depth conversations and realizations as we adapt to what matters most.

Our first session

After introductions, I ask: Why now? What brought you here? This gives you permission to share your story. I then explain which approach I'd like to start with. I don't overwhelm you with formal goal-setting—we'll schedule our next appointment and I'll give you a few things to notice until we meet again.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Non-denominational