Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Mary Brooks, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 10192
- NPI
- 1770935470
- Experience
- 5 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 conflict
- Young adult issues
About Mary
Mary Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, family concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Mary also focuses on body image, guilt and shame, panic and panic attacks, self-love, life purpose, and young adult issues.
Mary draws on her earlier social work roles in schools and community mental health to understand everyday pressures. She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to reduce symptoms and increase coping. Sessions are focused on what is happening now and on small changes that make daily life easier.
In meetings she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she and the client try tools together, such as managing anxious moments, improving communication, and shifting self-critical thinking. Progress is measured in concrete changes the person notices at home, work, or school.
Mary keeps treatment planning simple. She and the client set short-term goals and check progress every few sessions. If a problem needs a different kind of help, she will discuss options and next steps openly.
Outside work she reads with a book club, shops secondhand, and spends time with her son. That mix of practical life experience and clinical work shapes how she supports people through stressful transitions and everyday challenges.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and remote sessions
Mary uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic, and low mood. One approach focuses on managing panic and panic attacks by teaching short-term breathing and grounding skills and then practicing them in session to reduce intensity. Another common technique targets self-critical thoughts and low self-esteem by helping people identify negative thinking patterns and try alternative, more balanced thoughts in daily situations.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and how a technique is working. The process is collaborative and pragmatic, with regular check-ins on progress and next steps.
The biography does not specify supported session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or child care. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel. Mary will help figure out a rhythm and format that fits everyday life while focusing on practical changes.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, family concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include body image, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, and young adult transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and plain conversation. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes and coping skills that apply to daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience. Her background also includes earlier social work roles in school-based and community mental health settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee. Her professional location is Tennessee.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location selected during signup.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts intake and sets your initial appointment.
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