Mary Mcfarland Riedel , LCSW

Mary Mcfarland Riedel is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with four years of professional experience. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she brings focused support for people navigating stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, eating and food-related issues, fatherhood and family challenges, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, financial worries, women's issues, workplace stress, and young adult transitions.

Mary creates a welcoming environment in which clients can explore thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She emphasizes collaboration, helping each person clarify goals and build practical skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and Mary offers steady support through that process, meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to identify meaningful change.

Working primarily through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Mary tailors her approach to each individual's needs, drawing on interventions that address both immediate coping and longer-term healing. Her work is geared toward helping clients regain confidence, strengthen family connections, and develop clearer direction in life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Mary emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches that help clients manage symptoms and build resilience. One focus is trauma-informed work that helps people process painful experiences at a pace that feels manageable while restoring a sense of safety and coping after trauma. This approach supports people dealing with trauma, abuse, and related emotional distress.

Another central approach uses skills-based interventions for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. These techniques teach concrete strategies for regulating emotions, improving self-esteem, and addressing unhelpful thinking patterns, which can be useful for everyday stress, workplace strain, and anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals, weigh different techniques, and tailor a plan that fits the client’s needs, preferences, and pace. The aim is to co-create a roadmap for progress rather than prescribe a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and convenience. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, use live chat, or communicate through text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care, and access support from home or other comfortable settings.