Mary Kirkman , LISW

Mary Kirkman is a licensed social worker in Ohio with 27 years of clinical experience helping adults and families navigate difficult life moments. As an LISW - a Licensed Independent Social Worker - she combines evidence-based techniques with a warm, collaborative stance to address stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, and challenges around intimacy, parenting, and career transitions.

Her practice pays special attention to women, caregivers, and people facing major life changes such as divorce, blended family adjustments, seasonal mood shifts, or family restructuring. She draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to help clients build resilience, manage intense emotions, and develop practical coping strategies that fit their daily lives.

Mary creates a professional, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore personal patterns and strengths, set achievable goals, and work toward meaningful change. Whether addressing panic, bipolar mood concerns, codependency, or workplace stress, she partners with each person to tailor an approach that reflects their needs and priorities.

Approaches for Online Care and Personalized Support

Mary Kirkman uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and focus of work while the therapist offers support and reflection. This approach helps people who want a collaborative relationship to explore values, identity, and relational patterns.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to identify and reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is a practical choice for managing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and stress by teaching skills for coping and problem solving.

Alongside these methods, mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills. Mindfulness practices can be helpful for reducing reactivity, improving focus, and supporting recovery from trauma and mood disturbances.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities provide flexible access to licensed professionals, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.