Mary Ringer

Mary Ringer is a licensed professional counselor in New Mexico with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleeping problems, and relationship strain. She also supports those navigating LGBT concerns and women's issues. Mary uses straightforward conversation to help clients identify what is most troubling them. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. Her approach is practical and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. Over her career she has worked with a range of life concerns. She helps people managing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric worries, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety or phobia. She also assists clients facing guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps people can use between meetings. Mary helps clients set simple goals, try new coping strategies, and notice what changes work best. She emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, a person can use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows based on therapist availability and the subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How CBT fits into online therapy and everyday life

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT breaks concerns into small parts so clients can try concrete strategies, such as testing anxious thoughts or changing daily routines to sleep better. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will decide whether CBT or another way of working makes the most sense. This collaborative process helps tailor the plan to what a person hopes to achieve.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when time is tight, and easier access when travel would be difficult. Ask about formats offered so you can choose what best fits your schedule and daily life.