Mary Messerschmidt , LCSW

Background

Mary Messerschmidt, LCSW, based in Virginia.

Specialties

Mary's practice areas include addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder.

Mary works with Anxiety, fear, and the courage to make it through adversity, Couple counseling & marriage therapy, Self-esteem, shame issues, Grief, trauma / PTSD or abuse therapy, Depression, and Life coaching.

Methods

Mary's practice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy.

Style and philosophy

Mary describes: "My philosophy is rooted in the belief that a caring, authentic therapy relationship, combined with finely tuned, innovative interventions can shape life’s challenges into opportunities for growth and transformation.".

Mary describes: "I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion and I don't rely on labels, we are all evolving every day.".

Mary aims to support and empower you.