Mary Winford, LPC — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Mary!

Amazingly, you are coming to therapy. I congratulate you on taking that step. I will be here for you along the way of your therapeutic journey. I have experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, adjustments, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD.

My focus

I have worked with diverse populations, including Veterans, adolescents, young adults, and older adults.

My approach

My approach is client-centered and collaborative; I use evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the client's unique needs in the moment.

My communication style

I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space with clear and nonjudgmental communication.

My journey to mental healthcare

When I was younger, I always enjoyed helping others with their problems. At the same time, I had a fascination with mental health and looked into it as a hobby growing up. I enjoyed learning about diagnosis, and in college, I enjoyed learning about how to help.

My goals for you

We will set goals together and reflect on the progress in our sessions to make sure we are mindful of what is helpful. Sometimes goals change once we develop new insights, and that is okay. I am here to help you reach your goals and support you along the way.

Our first session

Our first session is our opportunity to get to know each other and learn about the issues you are presenting with.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Borderline Personality

Depersonalization/Derealization (DPDR)

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mary Winford