Dr. Mary Moran , LCSW

Dr. Mary Moran is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Washington with 20 years of experience working primarily in mental health and substance use treatment. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri, a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, and she has spent more than a decade supervising social workers and mental health counselors.

Her clinical practice has incorporated trauma-informed study and a range of therapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic work, reality therapy, structural family therapy, spiritually centered approaches, and solution-focused strategies. Her training in family systems and feminist theory informs an approach that pays attention to personal history, relational patterns, and broader social context.

Dr. Moran emphasizes collaborative work with clients - together they set goals and pursue practical steps toward change. She describes her perspective as person-in-the-environment, exploring both internal thoughts and feelings and the ways a person’s surroundings influence health and well-being. This blend of experience, supervision background, and diverse therapeutic tools supports work with concerns such as addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work. It helps people who want a supportive space to explore feelings, identity, and personal strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning because it combines insight with skill-building.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience. This approach can reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation in the face of difficult memories or life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Moran works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists may adapt techniques over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to receive care from home or other locations. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable while working toward their goals.