Mary Jo Greenwood , LCSW

Mary Jo Greenwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience and a master of social work degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2002). Based in rural Wyoming, she has developed a broad clinical background by working across levels of care - from psychiatric inpatient units and group homes to crisis centers and outpatient counseling - and with diverse populations. Her practice emphasizes trauma-informed, whole-person care, and she draws on an eclectic, client-driven approach to help people navigate depression, anxiety (including related concerns such as OCD and sleep difficulties), relationship struggles, parenting challenges, addiction, grief, and many other life stresses.

Greenwood has substantial experience in child welfare and the juvenile system, supporting abused and neglected children and their parents, and she brings an informed perspective to adoption, foster care, and attachment-related issues. She also has experience supporting people affected by military service and has family knowledge of the VA disability process that she can share with clients who are involved with the VA. Her clinical skillset spans evidence-based approaches and practical coping strategies tailored to each person she sees.

She works collaboratively with clients to co-create treatment plans that adapt as needs change, and she is known for an approachable, nonjudgmental manner - friends describe her as "the most approachable person in the room." Mary Jo offers remote therapy options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she welcomes international clients who prefer to work remotely.

Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and CBT in Remote Sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the patterns of connection people form with others. It explores how early relationships and current attachment needs influence feelings, trust, and intimacy, and it can be particularly helpful for adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and goals. By emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, it supports self-directed growth and can be effective for improving self-esteem, navigating life changes, and rebuilding confidence after trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and many forms of stress and coping challenges because it teaches practical tools for day-to-day improvement.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary Jo Greenwood works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration allows treatment to evolve as circumstances change.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people in rural areas, those with busy schedules, and clients living in other countries. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches remotely, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support without the need for in-person visits.