Mary Povolo , LMSW

Mary Povolo is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 3 years of professional experience. She supports people facing a wide range of challenges, including addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Mary works from a strengths-focused perspective, honoring that each person knows their own story and already brings assets that can be used in the healing process. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop practical coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate major life transitions. Beginning therapy can take courage, and Mary recognizes and values that first step; she aims to partner with clients to set clear goals, build resilience, and create measurable progress toward greater wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Mary uses strengths-based work to identify and build on the skills and resources each person already has. This approach highlights personal assets and practical solutions, making it useful for relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and improving self-esteem. She also offers skills-based coping strategies that focus on teaching concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, cravings, sleep problems, and emotional regulation - these techniques help clients navigate day-to-day difficulties with more ease. Given her experience addressing trauma and abuse, Mary integrates trauma-informed principles to recognize how past experiences affect present functioning and to pace work in a way that feels manageable.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Mary partners with clients to explore what feels most helpful, tailoring interventions to individual goals, preferences, and life circumstances so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving duties, and those who prefer remote support. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, try different formats, and access therapeutic support from home or another convenient location.