Mary Mcfarland Riedel

Mary Mcfarland Riedel is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, and concerns around eating and body image. Mary aims to make the first step toward change feel less daunting by offering calm, direct support.

In sessions she focuses on creating an open atmosphere where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations are practical and down-to-earth. She listens for what matters most to each person and works with them to set clear, achievable goals.

Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and improve daily functioning. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, test new ways of coping, and build small habits that add up over time. Work often includes skill-building around stress management, emotion regulation, and communication.

She brings four years of experience as an LCSW in California. That background includes supporting people through life transitions, caregiver stress, workplace strain, and the isolation that can follow major changes. Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace and are shaped by each person nd their goals.

Mary encourages straightforward conversation about practical barriers like time, money, and family demands. She helps people identify next steps and follows up on progress in a way that keeps work realistic and sustainable.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns that increase anxiety and low mood; this helps people respond differently to stressful situations. Another approach centers on building practical skills such as emotion regulation, communication, and stress management to improve daily functioning and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs. Together you will track what helps and adjust the work as you go so therapy stays useful and focused on real-life results.

The therapistiography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same state. Ask about session length and scheduling when you sign up so appointments fit your routine.