Mary Smith Tyler , LCSW, CSW

Mary Smith Tyler is a Georgia-licensed social worker who brings eight years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She was inspired to pursue social work after being helped by a social worker during her youth, and that early experience shaped a lifelong commitment to supporting others. Mary combines practical listening skills with a focus on emotional and everyday needs to help people move toward more fulfilling lives.

She works with individuals and families on relationship difficulties, family conflicts, parenting challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Mary also addresses a wide range of related concerns including aging and geriatric issues, codependency, commitment and control issues, feelings of emptiness, family of origin and broader family problems, first responder and veteran issues, forgiveness work, gender dysphoria, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, money and financial stress, and post-traumatic stress.

Mary holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW meaning Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Georgia (GA LCSW CSW007602). She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. Mary views the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and offers steady support as clients pursue greater well-being and satisfaction in their lives.

Evidence-based Approaches for Online Therapy

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include both skills-focused and insight-oriented methods. Skills-focused techniques teach practical coping strategies and communication tools that help with relationship challenges, parenting, motivation, and self-esteem. These methods emphasize concrete steps clients can apply between sessions to manage stress and improve interactions.

Insight-oriented, evidence-informed approaches explore patterns in relationships and family of origin issues to increase understanding of emotions, behaviors, and long-standing difficulties. This work can be helpful for concerns such as codependency, commitment and control issues, feelings of emptiness, and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary collaborates with each person to identify the techniques that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. She works with clients to set clear goals and choose strategies that fit their life circumstances.

Online therapy with Mary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow people to receive consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of their location.