Mary Sullivan, LPC

Mary Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. She brings decades of clinical experience to conversations that often feel overwhelming. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.

Mary has worked in many clinical settings over a long career and draws on a variety of therapeutic styles. She emphasizes clear information about what someone is facing, including how trauma can affect the body and behavior. That education is woven into her sessions so people leave with new understanding and tools they can use right away.

Sessions with Mary often include skills training, gentle exploration of difficult memories, and practical strategies to reduce symptoms. She supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem, and the burdens that come with chronic health concerns and caregiving. Addiction and substance concerns are also part of her practice.

Mary has a particular interest in helping veterans, first responders, and law enforcement personnel with trauma-informed care and PTSD-related challenges. She also works with those affected by serious medical conditions such as cancer and with people facing aging and geriatric concerns.

Clients describe a focus on usable skills and education rather than jargon. With 45 years of experience, Mary aims to make therapy accessible and grounded. Prospective clients in Colorado are invited to confirm session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Mary commonly uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s experience and priorities. This approach means sessions start by listening closely and shaping the work around what matters most to the client, which helps with issues like relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach she uses to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and problem patterns such as addictive behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are sometimes included to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

For practical online therapy considerations, confirm the exact session formats before booking because this biography does not list them. In general, online work lets people fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and keep continuity of care during life transitions. Some formats may also allow shorter check-ins or phone sessions when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is easier to arrange. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice so the work remains focused and usable in everyday life.