Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Mary Adams, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 4803
- NPI
- 1235291063
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information Mary supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Mary
Mary Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with 40 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Mary speaks English and practices from a practical, problem-focused perspective.
In session she helps people name the immediate problems and take small, practical steps to feel steadier. Conversations cover everyday pressures like work, money, parenting strain, and loss. She helps clients sort through feelings after separation or divorce, deal with panic or social fears, and manage guilt, shame, or isolation.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to what each person needs. She pays attention to communication patterns, impulsive reactions, and recurring relationship problems. When trauma or grief is present, she focuses on stabilizing symptoms and building clearer routines and supports.
Across her career she has worked in settings that exposed her to many kinds of life crises and long-term struggles. That experience informs a practical style that values steady progress over quick fixes. She asks questions, listens for patterns, and proposes steps people can try between sessions.
To begin, readers are asked to use the online intake flow to match and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Mary does not work with international clients.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care options
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. That method helps people practice different responses and test small changes in everyday situations.Another approach centers on stabilizing after trauma and loss by building routines, reducing overwhelm, and strengthening coping skills. This helps with grief, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and moments when emotions feel intense or confusing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then try approaches that seem to fit. This is collaborative - techniques can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain continuity of care when schedules or location change.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic, mood difficulties, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try manageable changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are session formats handled?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking so you know if phone or video sessions are available.
How are costs and scheduling managed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers