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Mary Sullivan

Mary Sullivan, LPC

Colorado

LPC in Colorado - trauma and family concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma related care
  • Family of origin

About Mary

Mary Sullivan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 45 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, and family of origin issues. Mary also focuses on trauma and related problems such as anger, self-esteem struggles, and coping with major life changes.

Mary draws on a mix of therapy methods rather than a single model. She uses client-centered ideas to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She adds cognitive behavioral techniques to look at unhelpful thinking and responses. Mindfulness approaches are part of sessions when slowing down and noticing patterns helps.

Her background spans many clinical settings and a wide range of people. That time informs a practical style: Mary explains how symptoms and reactions develop, and she teaches skills people can try between sessions. Education about how stress and trauma affect the body and behavior is a routine part of her work.

Mary has a specific interest in supporting veterans, first responders, and law enforcement around trauma-related issues. She notes that addressing trauma often helps with anxiety, depression, relationships, and addictions. Her practice emphasizes skill building so clients can manage problems when they come up again.

People who are nervous about repeating family patterns often find sessions focus on identifying those patterns and practicing different ways of responding. Mary asks straightforward questions, outlines options, and works with each person to develop practical steps they can take outside of sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Mary commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's priorities, helping people clarify what matters and choose next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and offers specific exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary will collaborate with each person to test methods and decide what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options and adjusts the plan as work progresses so people can see whether a technique is helping.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are used online, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can make it easier to try new skills between meetings and to keep momentum when life is busy.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

45+ years

Listed in

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Mary works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques aimed at changing thoughts and habits and teaching practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 45 years of clinical experience in a range of settings, which informs a practical, skills-focused approach.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado and practices in that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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