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Mary Mims

Therapist
15 years of experience
50 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Therapy isn't just for surviving difficult times. It's for building the life you want while you're living it.

For more than 20 years, I have helped individuals navigate life's challenges and strengthen their emotional well-being, resilience, and sense of balance. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of licensure, I bring extensive experience supporting adults and older adults through anxiety, stress, burnout, caregiving responsibilities, grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

One of my greatest strengths is my ability to connect with people from all walks of life. I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and generational backgrounds, including Black, White, multicultural, and aging populations. I believe every person's story matters and deserves to be heard without judgment.

You don't need a diagnosis. You don't need to have all the answers. And you don't need to wait until you're overwhelmed to ask for support.


When You're Ready to Talk, I'm Ready to Listen.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we'll build practical strategies to help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Same-day appointments are available because mental health support should be there when you need it most. When you're ready to reach out, I'm ready to listen.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other in a comfortable, judgment-free environment. Many people feel nervous about starting therapy, and that's completely normal. My goal is to help you feel at ease from the very beginning.

We'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy, the challenges you're facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together. You'll have the opportunity to share your story at your own pace. There is no pressure to have all the answers or know exactly where to begin.

I believe the first session is as much about building a connection as it is gathering information. Together, we'll identify your strengths, discuss your goals, and begin exploring practical ways to help you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Most importantly, you can expect to be heard, respected, and supported.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois At Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Indiana), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Art Therapy, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1051 185th Street
    Homewood, IL 60430