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Mary Lawson

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • In-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Being a therapist is not just a profession; it is a calling. Through life's experiences, I have developed a keen understanding to the needs of others by developing listening skills that ensure my clients feel "seen" and "heard". I believe as humans, we each have the solutions to life's problems deep within us; I practice coming along side my clients to help find that inner resolution.

I believe kindness goes a long way when interacting with others, and kindness is an important part of showing up for me. Faith-based therapy is provided by request.

My approach to therapy

I am empathic, encouraging, and a good listener. I have specialized in Attachment Theory with children, families, couples, and individuals for over ten years. I also utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy to focus on identifying, understanding, and transforming emotions to create a more secure attachment bond with others. This requires a therapist to master a keen listening ability. I have experience working with many disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

What you can expect from me

  • Confidence
  • A new perspective
  • Empowered
  • Hopeful
  • I can do this!

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California Lutheran University, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Panic disorders, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Psychodynamic, Play
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Infants / Toddlers, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    225 North Padre Juan Avenue
    Ojai, CA 93023