Therapist profile
Mary Tobias, LMFT, LPC
Louisiana
LMFT and LPC focusing on anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Louisiana / 7781; LMFT, Louisiana / 1370
- NPI1487170429
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Mary
Mary Tobias is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting questions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and life transitions. Sessions also address first responder issues when relevant.
Mary uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps people identify tools they can use between sessions. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and to find small changes that reduce snapping, simmering resentment, or work-related frustration.
Her background combines client-centered approaches with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused methods. That mix is used to map out patterns of thought, feeling, and interaction. People learn concrete skills for noticing triggers, shifting responses, and repairing relationships after arguments.
Mindfulness and existential ideas appear in her work as well. Mindfulness helps slow down automatic reactions. Existential ideas help people weigh values and choices during big life changes.
Mary describes therapy as collaborative. She and the client build a plan together, focusing on practical steps and realistic goals. The approach is aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
Approach options and how online sessions can help
Mary uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and treating the client as the expert in their life, which helps when someone wants clear, respectful conversations about anger and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors link together and offers practical techniques for changing patterns that feed frustration and outbursts.She also brings Emotionally-Focused Therapy into work on relationship and intimacy-related issues. That approach helps people identify underlying emotions and improve how they respond in conflict or after an argument. Together these methods support both short-term skill building and deeper changes in how people relate to stress and to each other.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals and preferences, reviewing progress and adjusting the plan as needed. This helps keep sessions focused and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can help maintain regular appointments and apply new skills between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Mary helps with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, coping with life changes, and first responder issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She works in a client-centered, interactive way that emphasizes listening and practical tools. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has three years of experience practicing as a mental health clinician in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.