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Mary Walton

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Mary is a graduate of Loyola Marymount's Marital & Family Therapy Master's program, She has practiced for over 15 years. Mary has worked in multiple clinical settings, such as The Betty Ford Center, Cedars-Sinai's Family Mental Health, Riverside County Department of Mental health, The Department of Counseling Services in the Cayman Islands, Children's Institute in Los Angeles and as a clinical director for substance abuse programs in Orange County, California.

My approach to therapy

She takes a client centered approach with a focus on helping clients find their own path to wellness. Mary specializes in trauma work, couples therapy, substance abuse problems and works with individuals to help relieve anxiety and depression.

What you can expect from me

Mary creates a safe environment for client's to speak freely and takes a solution-focused approach to mental health well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Loyola Marymount University, MA (Master of Arts) at Loyola Marymount University
  • 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, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1712 Thelma Drive #94
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405