Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Mary Buntin, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Aging and Caregiver Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904000875
- NPI
- 1841936358
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
About Mary
Mary Buntin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 40 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Mary also pays particular attention to aging and geriatric concerns and to the stresses caregivers face.
Mary works in straightforward, practical ways. She helps people name what is most difficult right now and find small, doable steps to change how they handle it. She often starts by identifying strengths a person already has and builds on those abilities.
Many people she sees are managing long-term health issues or the effects of chronic pain and disability. She supports people who are facing transitions such as retirement or becoming an older adult. She also helps those dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and midlife questions.
Caregiver stress and compassion fatigue are recurring themes in her practice. She offers clear techniques to reduce burnout and to manage the daily strain of caregiving responsibilities. Her approach is practical and focused on everyday life demands.
Mary believes the relationship people have with themselves matters most. She helps clients recognize positive traits and find ways to use those traits to move past obstacles. For next steps, readers are invited to review online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How clinical approaches shape online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical problem solving and strengths building. For example, brief problem-solving methods help people break down large stressors into manageable steps and build a plan to try between sessions. Strengths-focused work identifies skills and habits a person already uses and adapts them to current challenges, which is useful for caregiver stress and midlife transitions.Deciding which technique to use is collaborative. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and personal preferences and suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed or permit sessions during a break from work. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, guilt, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and strengths-based. She helps people identify existing strengths and find concrete steps to manage daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional experience working in social work and related clinical settings.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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