Mary Ellen Cullity , LCSW

Mary Ellen Cullity is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families facing grief, loss, depression, anxiety and stress, parenting challenges, and family conflict. She has provided care in settings including Maternal and Child Health, Early Intervention, and Hospice, bringing practical experience with both early childhood needs and end-of-life concerns to her work with clients.

Mary Ellen has a particular interest in assisting parents of young children, and she draws on a client-centered, individualized approach that emphasizes compassion and a non-judgmental stance. She works with people who feel stuck in familiar patterns and are ready to make changes, guiding them to identify obstacles, develop new strategies, and move toward personal goals.

LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating advanced training and authorization to provide therapy and clinical support. Mary Ellen combines her clinical background with a collaborative style to help clients address emotional challenges and practical life transitions while building skills for long-term coping and growth.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy and What to Expect

Mary Ellen Cullity uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people explore feelings, clarify priorities, and build self-directed solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical and skill-focused, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support emotion regulation and coping with difficult thoughts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Mary Ellen collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier for clients to attend sessions from home, coordinate care around parenting or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of support when life becomes unpredictable. Licensed professionals can adapt these remote tools to deliver focused, effective therapeutic work tailored to each client.