Mary Ridenoure

My communication style

I create a safe space encouraging communication and identification of needs. I am a good mix of gentle and direct. Clients often express feeling understood, heard, and comforted. I utilize reflective listening to affirm I understand what you need and how I can best assist you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was motivated by advocacy and the compassion people longed for in opening up about vulnerable moments. I worked with at-risk populations who were struggling with finding safety in being their authentic selves. Therapy allows me to reinstall hope that you have the ability and skills to initiate change and improve your quality of life.

My goals for you

It's a team effort to acknowledge both long-term and short-term goals and introduce strategies that may be effective in reaching a desired outcome. Should there be plateaus, I work with you to revisit current progress and methods you are comfortable with. At times, I assign homework to reinforce skills.

Our first session

You should expect a warm greeting and informed consent, reviewing any measurements you completed before care. A comprehensive history is collected. I want to ensure you can share what is most important to achieve and understand your goals. You should expect to share your concerns and develop a strategy going forward.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian