Mary Hartenstein, LCSW

Mary Hartenstein is a licensed clinician in Louisiana with five years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship conflicts, communication difficulties, and life transitions. She approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story and that they already possess strengths that can be used to overcome current challenges. Mary emphasizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and validates the significance of taking those first steps toward change. She offers support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process, working collaboratively to identify practical steps and build on existing resources. Mary is credentialed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she brings a compassionate, strengths-oriented perspective to her work with clients in Louisiana.

Her practice centers on fostering resilience and practical problem solving while honoring each client s unique experiences. Mary aims to create a space where people feel heard and supported as they address addictions, process past hurts, repair relationships, improve communication, and adapt to life adjustments. By focusing on empowerment and realistic goals, she helps clients move toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their needs.