Therapist profile
Dr. Mary Schacht, LICSW
Washington
LICSW - Stress and Anger work
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Washington / LW 00008022
- NPI1285728824
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness methods
- Trauma-informed focus
About Mary
Dr. Mary Schacht is a LICSW with 12 years of clinical experience based in Washington. She offers individual therapy for adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage strong emotions and everyday pressures.
Her background includes long-term work in community mental health settings. That work exposed her to a wide range of life circumstances across age groups and family arrangements. She also has experience in international psychology and helped co-found an NGO in western Kenya focused on youth and conflict analysis.
In sessions she uses a client-centered approach that starts with the client's goals. She draws on mindfulness, solution-focused, and trauma-focused methods when helpful. She also uses psychodynamic, family-of-origin, developmental, systems, and cognitive-behavioral ideas as they fit the person's situation. Education about stress and trauma responses is often part of the work.
Dr. Schacht pays attention to social, cultural, and political factors that affect a person's experience. That context helps shape what is discussed and which strategies are tried. She works collaboratively to identify strengths and practical steps that feel relevant to the client's life.
Her practice tends to emphasize short-term skills and longer-term reflection depending on need. The focus is on what helps a person reduce reactivity, manage anger, and handle the strains of daily life. People can expect straightforward, goal-oriented conversations that link coping tools to real situations.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on your goals and what matters to you. Online sessions using this approach involve the therapist listening closely and structuring conversations around steps you want to take. It helps with anger that comes from relationships, work stress, or life transitions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills and grounding practices. In teletherapy these are taught in short exercises you can try between sessions to reduce reactivity and lower daily tension. Solution-focused work zeroes in on practical next steps and small, measurable changes. That approach is useful for people who want concrete strategies for managing temper, conflict at work, or built-up resentment. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to test approaches and adjust based on your needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, use short check-ins during a lunch break, or practice mindfulness exercises at home. It also allows continuity of care when travel or work schedules make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting to keep progress moving.Areas of focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and goal-oriented, using mindfulness and solution-focused practices alongside trauma-informed methods when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working primarily in community mental health and international settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She holds a LICSW and practices in Washington.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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