Mary Clifford , LPC

Mary Clifford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 8 years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder, drawing on practical strategies and compassion to guide each person through change.

Mary views each person as the expert of their own story and centers therapy on individual strengths and lived experience. She works collaboratively to identify goals and build skills that fit a person’s values and circumstances, believing that those strengths are key to overcoming challenges. Seeking a more fulfilling life takes courage, and Mary aims to offer steady support and empowerment throughout the process.

Her approach balances evidence-informed techniques with respect for each person’s pace and priorities, creating a space where clients can develop resilience, clarify what matters to them, and take steps toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mary Clifford

Mary Clifford integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and adjusting to life changes by emphasizing values-driven behavior rather than avoidance.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. CBT offers concrete tools for changing behaviors and building more effective coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan evolves with progress and new priorities.

Online therapy with Mary includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and access from many locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate busy or changing schedules, and engage in consistent work toward personal goals with licensed professionals and therapists.