Dr. Mary Jane Preece, LPC, LPCC
Ohio therapist helping people navigate life challenges
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma and grief
About Dr. Mary Jane Preece
Dr. Mary Jane Preece is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Ohio with 20 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She helps clients manage anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and major transitions, and she provides guidance for those coping with trauma, grief, caregiver strain, and career or parenting concerns.
Drawing on a blend of clinical methods, Dr. Preece offers individualized care that emphasizes empathy, practical skills, and personal insight. She works collaboratively to identify patterns that contribute to distress and to develop concrete strategies for coping, emotional regulation, and healthier connection with others. Her approach is adaptable to the needs of each person, whether the focus is immediate symptom relief, rebuilding after loss, or long-term personal growth.
Dr. Preece holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their experiences, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful change. Prospective clients in Ohio seeking support for anxiety, relationship issues, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or life transitions may find her practice aligned with their goals.
Drawing on a blend of clinical methods, Dr. Preece offers individualized care that emphasizes empathy, practical skills, and personal insight. She works collaboratively to identify patterns that contribute to distress and to develop concrete strategies for coping, emotional regulation, and healthier connection with others. Her approach is adaptable to the needs of each person, whether the focus is immediate symptom relief, rebuilding after loss, or long-term personal growth.
Dr. Preece holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their experiences, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful change. Prospective clients in Ohio seeking support for anxiety, relationship issues, trauma recovery, parenting challenges, or life transitions may find her practice aligned with their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Mary Jane Preece have?
Dr. Mary Jane Preece has 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support.
Is Dr. Mary Jane Preece a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. License details include AZ LPC LPC-22563 and OH LPCC E.0008083-SUPV.
In which languages does Dr. Mary Jane Preece provide therapy?
Dr. Mary Jane Preece provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Mary Jane Preece located?
Dr. Mary Jane Preece is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Dr. Mary Jane Preece as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Mary Jane Preece through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Mary Jane Preece work with international clients?
Dr. Mary Jane Preece does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Mary Jane Preece 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 a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Mary Jane Preece integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients find their own solutions, which is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. CBT concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life.
She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping with stress. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Preece works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy remains practical and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility by allowing work by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, while preserving the same clinical focus and skill-building that inform her in-person work.
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