Mary Slaton

Mary Slaton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience. She approaches counseling as a practical, goal-focused collaboration. She aims to help people notice patterns in their lives and make small changes that add up to real relief.

Mary listens for how social life, work, self-image, and relationships connect. She helps people name what matters and set achievable steps toward change. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth, with a focus on usable tools rather than jargon.

Her work addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. She also supports people facing relationship strain, career decisions, parenting stress, addictions, and grief. Women’s issues and body image are listed among her additional focuses.

Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. The Gottman Method informs her approach to relationship communication and problem-solving. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-term patterns that influence current choices.

People who choose Mary often want clear goals, steady encouragement, and practical strategies. She frames counseling as a process of self-discovery and action. To begin, readers can select the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

How Mary’s Approaches Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing new, practical strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.

The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and solving relationship problems through clear skills and exercises. It helps people learn to manage conflict and build better day-to-day connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where plans can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively online, and Mary will help tailor the work to what fits a client's life and goals.