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Mary Walston, LCMHC

Mary Walston, LCMHC - Experienced counselor for life transitions
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Trauma and grief support
  • Stress and anxiety relief

About Mary Walston

Mary Walston is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 11 years of experience supporting individuals, couples and families. She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career transitions, grief and other life changes. Her background also includes helping people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Mary emphasizes collaboration, working alongside clients to identify underlying causes and recurring patterns that contribute to distress for an individual or within a family system. Her counseling style is warm, accepting and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion. She views therapy as a meaningful step toward repair and healing and tailors each session to the unique needs of the person or family in front of her.

Her clinical framework blends Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered approaches and Ecosystem Structured Family Therapy. This combination allows her to address practical skills, motivation for change, relational dynamics and broader family systems while keeping the client’s goals central. Mary seeks to empower people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mary Walston have?

Mary Walston has 11 years of clinical experience.

Is Mary Walston a licensed therapist?

Yes. Mary Walston holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her license is NC LCMHC 10538.

In which languages does Mary Walston provide therapy?

Mary Walston provides therapy in English.

Where is Mary Walston located?

Mary Walston is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Mary Walston as my therapist?

Prospective clients can work with Mary Walston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mary Walston work with international clients?

Mary Walston does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mary Walston cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match the client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly make a difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or navigating life transitions - online therapy is comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that best fits their needs and schedule - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

Licensed professionals provide therapeutic care in these formats, and those who do not feel a good fit with a particular therapist can switch to a different provider. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible and practical way to pursue support and personal growth.

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