- Anxiety and stress
- Family patterns
- CBT and mindfulness
About Mary
Dr. Mary Jane Preece is an LPC, LPCC practicing in Ohio with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, stress, relationship problems, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Her work also covers parenting concerns, career questions, grief, ADHD, and family of origin issues.
She uses clear, straightforward conversations to help people notice the patterns that came from their family life. Sessions focus on identifying reactions that keep showing up, and on small changes that can reduce daily strain. Practical skills and reflections are mixed rather than delivered as abstract theory.
Mary Jane draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She helps people practice new ways of responding when old habits get in the way of their goals. Conversations may include exercises, skill practice, and real-life planning.
Her background includes two decades of clinical experience in community and private settings. That experience informs a straightforward style that links current problems to earlier family roles and expectations when that is relevant. She pays attention to how everyday routines and relationships affect mood and functioning.
People often come to her wanting clearer boundaries, better communication, or help managing stress from caregiving and work. She also supports those coping with loss, medical challenges, or questions about aging. The focus is on useful, understandable steps someone can take between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building clear goals together. In practice this means sessions focus on the client's experience and priorities, with the therapist reflecting what is most important and checking progress each week.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can include reviewing thought records, setting small behavioral experiments, and planning concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. In a typical session the therapist teaches and practices skills, and helps apply them to current relationship or stress situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow check-ins during workday breaks, or make it easier to include practical homework between meetings. Talk with the therapist about scheduling preferences and what will work best for everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, stress, relationship and self-esteem issues, along with parenting, grief, ADHD, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address current patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice in Ohio.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model 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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