Dr. Mary Walker , LPC

Dr. Mary Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience helping people navigate grief, addiction, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her background includes a Masters in Counseling from the Houston Graduate School of Theology and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, and she brings both academic training and hands-on experience to her clinical work.

Before becoming a counselor she worked as a high school art teacher, a role that taught her how to connect with young people and notice what matters at the heart of their experience. She also served as a mentor in several church settings, where she learned practical skills for helping people move beyond past wounds and toward healthier patterns. Over the years she has continued formal study in trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, dissociation, grief, depression, OCD, anxiety, and related concerns.

Dr. Walker’s clinical approach blends person-centered care with cognitive behavioral and dialectical strategies, and she also incorporates solution-focused techniques and mindfulness when appropriate. She works with survivors of childhood abuse and those struggling with eating, sleep, attention, bipolar symptoms, and caregiver stress, among other issues. Dr. Walker aims to walk alongside people as they build coping skills, clarify values, and pursue a more balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Mary Walker

Dr. Mary Walker integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the person feels understood and supported while exploring what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and daily coping. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering concrete tools for managing intense feelings and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Walker works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess progress and adjust strategies so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Dr. Walker is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals without long commute times.