Mary Reese

Mary obtained her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago in 2011.  While earning her degree, Mary focused on family systems techniques, trauma informed care, and mental health practices within school-based settings.

Clinical Experience

Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been conducting therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families for the last five years.  During this time, Mary has worked in community mental health, school-based, home-based and hospital settings.

Therapeutic Approach

Mary works from a person-centered perspective, focusing on client goals for individual and family change based on self-identified areas of need.  Mary believes that the therapeutic relationship is essential when it comes to working through change.  She strives to establish an empathic and safe space for clients to process their thoughts and feelings.

Mary’s treatment approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Family Systems Techniques
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Mary has utilized these approaches to address behavioral struggles in children, while increasing the child’s ability to identify and express emotions effectively.  Mary has significant experience working with families to address dynamics impacting relational functioning.  This includes focusing on improved communication, conflict resolution strategies, and coping with stressors or adjustments within the home environment.  Mary can also work with individuals to identify generational influences on current patterns of behavior to improve self-awareness and personal growth.  While working with children and adults, Mary is able to address negative thought patterns impeding overall functioning.

Specific areas of focus include:

• Grief and loss
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders – including depression, bipolar disorder, and perinatal and postpartum mental health
• Anger management
• Divorce
• Parenting strategies, improved relational functioning
• ADHD – behavioral issues, self-esteem, focus/attention, and self-control
• Adjustment disorders

Mary is open and welcoming to all by creating a non-judgmental space.  Mary feels privileged to participate in a healing therapeutic relationship with clients, as they work towards realizing personal goals.