Mary Mathis , LPC

Mary Mathis is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with more than 13 years of experience helping individuals, children, and families navigate life’s challenges. She draws on formal training that includes a BA from Purdue University in Individual and Family Development and an MA in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University to inform a compassionate, strengths-based approach.

Her career has included roles as a Multisystemic (MST) therapist working with HIV-positive adolescents, a school-based mental health counselor, and a Military and Family Life Counselor, experiences that contribute to a broad understanding of family dynamics, service-member needs, and youth-focused interventions. Over the course of her practice she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, anger, career concerns, and issues around self-esteem and life transitions.

Mary integrates a variety of evidence-informed methods into her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring techniques to each person’s unique story and goals. She emphasizes helping clients identify strengths and practical skills to bring about meaningful change. With a calm, encouraging presence, Mary focuses on helping people move forward from pain, cope with change, and pursue the next chapter of their lives.

Approaches Mary Uses in Online Therapy

Mary draws from several practical approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, respectful relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; it can be helpful for people seeking validation, clarity, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that supports people who are contemplating change or feeling stuck by enhancing their own motivation and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adjusts techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals without as much travel time, making it easier to maintain momentum and integrate new skills into daily life.