Mary Cowen, LCSW
- Compassionate and collaborative
- Wide clinical experience
- Practical skills focused
About Mary Cowen
Mary brings a warm, interactive presence to therapy and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She customizes treatment to fit each person, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, client-centered principles, narrative therapy, and solution-focused strategies. This flexible approach allows her to address a wide range of challenges, from coping with life changes and caregiver stress to relationship and intimacy issues.
Recognizing that change takes courage, Mary aims to empower clients as they work toward greater well-being and more satisfying lives. She offers supportive guidance and practical tools to help people navigate difficult emotions, build skills, and pursue meaningful goals. Mary looks forward to connecting with those ready to take the next steps toward improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Cowen have?
Mary Cowen has 26 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
Is Mary Cowen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: NC LCSW C008100.
In which languages does Mary Cowen provide therapy?
Mary provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Cowen located?
Mary Cowen is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Mary Cowen as my therapist?
You can work with Mary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Cowen work with international clients?
Yes, Mary Cowen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Cowen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Mary integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to address a broad range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth - it is helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition issues. CBT examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and grounding exercises to help people manage intense emotions, improve focus, and reduce reactivity in situations involving trauma, grief, or chronic stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the work remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across distances.