Mary Haynes , LCSW

Mary Haynes is a licensed clinical social worker based in California with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. She approaches each person with respect for their expertise in their own life, helping them identify and build on existing strengths to navigate difficult moments and regain a sense of direction.

Mary emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that values courage and the small steps clients take when beginning therapy. She works with issues that range from everyday stress and mood concerns to complex experiences such as trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties, and patterns related to addiction. Her practice also addresses related concerns like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication struggles, and life purpose.

As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mary combines a clinical background with practical skills to help clients develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and work through painful memories. She welcomes clients who are ready to take the first step toward change and supports them in discovering approaches that fit their goals and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Support and Flexible Online Care

Mary Haynes uses evidence-based techniques tailored to the needs she commonly treats. She offers skills-focused interventions that teach practical coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms, helping clients build tools for everyday challenges. She also employs trauma-informed approaches that prioritize stabilization and paced processing of painful experiences, which can be helpful for those recovering from abuse or other traumatic events. In addition, Mary incorporates relationship- and attachment-focused work to address communication patterns, abandonment concerns, and connection issues within partnerships and families.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, making adjustments as needed so therapy feels responsive and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people balancing busy schedules or limited mobility. Sessions can occur by video call or phone, and Mary also provides options for live chat and text-based messaging, allowing for greater flexibility in how and when clients connect. These alternatives make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from familiar settings.