Mary Clisbee

Mary Clisbee is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with twenty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She works with adults and teens who are dealing with burnout, trauma, grief, and the strain of caregiving. Mary creates a calm, practical space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find steps that actually help.

Her style is warm and collaborative. Mary listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients build resilience and better coping skills. She focuses on concrete strategies people can use between sessions to reduce stress and improve mood.

Mary draws on extensive international experience in unstable and volatile settings, which informs her work with trauma, chronic stress, and the effects of insecurity. That background also shapes how she supports people facing major life transitions and humanitarian-related distress.

She also addresses concerns such as compassion fatigue, isolation, and emptiness, and works with those navigating illness, aging, immigration challenges, or life purpose questions. Women’s issues are included among the areas she focuses on.

Mary practices in Massachusetts and provides care in English. Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment based on availability. She aims to help clients develop practical tools and a clearer path forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

The biography notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, collaborative style. Two common approaches that match this description are trauma-focused work and resilience-building strategies. Trauma-focused work helps people name and process upsetting experiences so symptoms like hypervigilance or intrusive memories can decrease. Resilience-building focuses on concrete skills - stress management, activity planning, and pacing - to help people feel steadier day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can be easier to fit sessions into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler option for some, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for exercises and paced conversation. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.