Mary Hamm , LCSW

Mary Hamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee who supports people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or depression. She works with individuals facing major life transitions, parenting stress and postpartum challenges, and those who feel disconnected from joy. Mary centers an affirming, nonjudgmental approach that invites exploration of what is holding someone back and what healing might look like for them.

Her work is client-driven and adaptable, with each session tailored to a person’s unique strengths and needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques alongside trauma-focused methods and yoga-informed practices to help with mood and emotional regulation. Mary has particular experience supporting people with ADHD and long-term stress, helping them develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and restore balance.

Mary aims to help people reconnect with the present moment, rediscover resilience, and take meaningful steps toward a more grounded, hopeful life. She believes fulfillment is attainable and that each person has a place to shine, and she offers compassionate support to those who feel stuck or unseen as they find their way forward.

Approaches Mary Uses for Online Therapy

Mary frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, teaching present-moment awareness and simple practices to calm the nervous system, improve emotional regulation, and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can support people coping with chronic stress, burnout, and mood challenges.

In addition, Mary employs client-centered principles, creating a collaborative, empathetic space where the person’s goals and preferences guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and tailoring interventions to what matters most to the individual.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support even when in-person visits are not possible.