Mary Sanders , LCSW, CSW

Mary Sanders, who goes by Beth Sanders, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 36 years of professional practice. She holds the credentials LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW, which denotes Certified Social Worker, reflecting extensive training and certification in the behavioral health field.

Over the course of her career she has developed a strong background in addictions and a broad range of mental health concerns, and she has concentrated much of her work on families and couples. Her therapeutic stance is relational - she prioritizes the quality of the helping relationship and uses that connection as the foundation for change.

In practice she focuses on empowering people to reach their goals by helping them identify both the assets that support progress and the barriers that get in the way. She often teaches practical coping and communication strategies that clients can use in daily life, and she asks clients to make efficient use of their time in therapy to pursue meaningful results.

Mary views the journey to greater self-awareness and understanding as deeply important, and she approaches that process with respect and humility. While she does not practice from a strictly religious perspective, a spiritual foundation informs her work and she will meet people wherever they are in their spirituality. She considers it an honor to know the deeper parts of those she accompanies and to help strengthen the best parts of each person.

Relational and Emotion-Focused Care Online

Mary Sanders uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where goals and strengths drive the work - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, coping skills, and clarity about life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the patterns of emotion and interaction that shape relationships and can help couples and family members develop healthier ways to connect and resolve conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adjust strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Mary includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of the work.