Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Mary Mcfarland Riedel, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and family concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 96471
- NPI
- 1336589696
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Family conflict
- Self esteem
About Mary
Mary Mcfarland Riedel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, eating and food-related concerns, fatherhood issues, loneliness, money worries, workplace stress, and issues common to young adults and women.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She aims to create an environment where clients can speak about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions are used to identify immediate concerns and to set small, realistic steps toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
Mary prefers a collaborative style. She listens to what matters most to each person and works with them to try different ways of coping. Conversations may cover problem solving, behavior changes, communication skills, and ways to manage stress in everyday life.
Her background includes professional work in clinical settings over four years as an LCSW in California. That experience informs a practice attentive to real-life pressures such as work, money, caregiving, and family roles. She encourages practical adjustments that can fit into a busy schedule.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The site uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small changes to reduce their impact. This helps with worry, low mood, and everyday stressors.Another approach focuses on skill building for communication and relationship problems. Sessions can include practicing ways to say difficult things, set boundaries, and manage family conflict in clearer, calmer ways. That kind of work often helps people who feel stuck in repeated patterns.
Picking the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try approaches that seem likely to fit. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods based on what helps in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone join a session from a quieter location or choose audio over video if that is more practical for them.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Mary supports people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication, eating-related issues, workplace and money concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, collaborative style focused on clear conversation and small, doable changes. Sessions aim to identify immediate concerns and try coping strategies that fit daily life.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background shapes an approach attentive to work, family, and caregiving pressures.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers