Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Mary Sudduth, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904006847
- NPI
- 1295975902
- Experience
- 16 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
- CBT and client-centered
About Mary
Mary Sudduth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and life changes.
She trained in social work and has worked across healthcare, mental health, substance use, education, and nonprofit settings. Her background includes work with aging and geriatric issues, oncology, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. Mary draws on long experience rather than a single method.
In sessions she uses straightforward, practical strategies. That can mean learning relaxation techniques, working with worksheets, or planning small steps to reduce stress and manage mood. She also draws on talk-based approaches to unravel patterns from past experiences that keep causing problems.
Her practice blends Client-Centered ideas with Cognitive Behavioral techniques and psychodynamic thinking. She also uses Solution-Focused and Internal Family Systems ideas when those approaches help a person move forward. The goal is to pick methods that address the current problem rather than follow one fixed protocol.
People who want clear steps and real-life tools often find this style helpful. Mary aims to make treatment concrete - focused on what someone can do between sessions to feel better and handle daily demands. She is based in Virginia and works in English.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The intake helps clarify goals, current struggles, and which practical tools will be most useful.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT offers clear steps, worksheets, and exercises that fit well into brief online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client sets the agenda; online meetings can preserve that conversational, person-led approach. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice patterns from earlier life that show up now, which can be explored in depth across sessions.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, what has worked before, and day-to-day constraints to choose methods together. That assessment is part of the first few meetings rather than a one-time decision.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when a full appointment is not needed. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, home practice, and conversation to an online setting so that practical tools and planning continue between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, Solution-Focused methods, and Internal Family Systems to suit practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 16 years of clinical experience as presented in her profile, with broader professional experience in social work since the 1990s.
Is she a licensed clinician in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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