Mary Anne Cox , LCSW

Mary Anne Cox is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with more than 40 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she combines long-term practice with a commitment to treating clients with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and without judgment. She is experienced in helping people navigate grief and loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family concerns, and career challenges, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.

Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and creating a plan that reflects their goals and strengths. Mary Anne emphasizes a collaborative relationship that honors each individual’s pace and values, recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage. Rather than rely on preset open scheduling slots, she asks prospective clients to message her so together they can arrange appointments that fit their schedules, offering flexibility to accommodate varied needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Mary Anne Cox uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to common concerns such as grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Grief-focused counseling supports clients in processing loss, identifying meaningful ways to remember and adapt, and rebuilding daily routines that honor their experience. Coping skills and stress-management strategies teach practical tools for reducing anxiety and handling day-to-day pressures, with an emphasis on techniques clients can apply between sessions. Supportive therapy for life transitions and relationship issues offers a reflective space to explore values, clarify goals, and develop plans for change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary Anne works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and partnership in deciding the best course of work.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives. These formats let clients access licensed professionals from their own locations and choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable and practical.