About Mary
Mary Ringer uses a practical, problem-focused approach to help people cope with stress and anxiety. She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with 27 years of experience. Mary writes plainly and meets people where they are so they can take manageable steps forward.
She helps with depression and sleeping difficulties using methods that examine thoughts and routines. Mary also supports those facing grief and loss and people navigating LGBT concerns.
Background and approach
Relationship challenges are addressed by looking at communication patterns and small behavior changes. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Mary aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment.
She focuses on practical strategies a person can use between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Her work includes attention to caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, and issues that come with aging. Mary also helps people dealing with guilt, shame, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Women’s concerns are part of her broader focus areas. People who choose Mary can expect a collaborative process. She listens for what matters most, then tailors interventions around goals and day-to-day realities.
That makes change feel more possible and less overwhelming.
CBT-informed care delivered online
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in clear, actionable ways. CBT helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and social fears, then tests practical alternatives through small experiments. This approach is useful for managing stress, nightly routines, and unhelpful self-talk.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their goals, daily life, and comfort level. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Text and live chat are useful for short updates, brief skills coaching, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 27 years
- Licensed
- New Mexico
- Languages
- English