Mary Marks, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Mary!

I am a bilingual Psychotherapist. My approach is through a good therapeutic relationship and a supportive space with CBT and ACT modalities (Cognitive Restructuring and Acceptance Commitment Therapy).

My focus

I treat people from all walks of life, and I typically see Depression, Anxiety and relationship issues in my practice. Also, financial stressors and more serious psychiatric issues such as Bipolar, OCD, and BPD. I am comfortable treating non-suicidal clients and older adults who are ready to help themselves in the process of self-development.

My approach

My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS. I also use supportive and compassionate active listening and Motivational Interviewing.

My communication style

I like to create an environment for my patients where they feel safe and supported and can be vulnerable. I want my patients to feel compassionate, concerned, and interested in their reasons for seeking therapy and leave feeling understood and motivated.

My journey to mental healthcare

I first took a psychology course and was very inspired to learn more and apply research and therapeutic interventions as I continued to study and practice psychotherapy.

My goals for you

I try to set reasonable goals with my patients. Sometimes we have to scale back, and sometimes we can be a little more optimistic. I try to remain flexible and sensitive to their capacities for change.

Our first session

My patients should expect to get a sense of where to start and what to expect during future sessions. It is expected that we establish a good rapport and therapeutic alliance.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Jewish

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Cancer

Gay

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University Silver School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mary Marks