Mary Ringer , LPCC

Mary Ringer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 27 years of clinical experience. She has specialized expertise supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Her practice also attends to issues that often accompany aging, caregiving stress, social isolation, and struggles with guilt, shame, and life purpose.

Mary emphasizes a collaborative, compassionate approach that helps people express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She works to create an open environment where practical skills and personal insight can be developed side by side, using methods that match each personâs needs and goals. Mary combines her long experience with practical techniques to help clients build coping strategies and improve daily functioning.

LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a credential that denotes training and authorization to provide clinical mental health counseling. Mary acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and positions herself as a steady partner in the process, offering guidance and support as people work toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mary Ringer

Mary Ringer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central part of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep-related concerns.

Alongside structured CBT techniques, Mary emphasizes a supportive, collaborative counseling style that encourages honest expression and joint problem solving. That approach is designed to help people dealing with grief, relationship issues, caregiving stress, and concerns related to aging or identity find clearer direction and effective coping tools.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Mary works with clients to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care from different locations and on flexible schedules. These formats let licensed professionals offer consistent support while accommodating work, family, and caregiving responsibilities, making it simpler to prioritize mental health alongside everyday life.