Mary Kivett, LMHC
Florida LMHC guiding growth and resilience
- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- Relationship support
About Mary Kivett
Mary Kivett is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings six years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families. She has spent much of her career working within public education, where she developed a practical understanding of diverse perspectives and the everyday challenges people face. Mary approaches therapy with a focus on building self-worth, addressing ADHD, compassion fatigue, anxiety, and helping clients navigate life transitions and relationship issues.
Mary emphasizes personalized care and draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Client-Centered principles, as well as humanistic and strength-based perspectives. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines practical tools and collaborative exploration to help clients identify strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and set goals that feel meaningful.
Mary is known for bringing energy, positivity, and encouragement to the therapeutic space. Clients have noted her passion for fostering growth and the collaborative tone she cultivates during sessions. She works to create a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore challenges such as attachment concerns, codependency, grief, parenting struggles, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose.
Her practice targets both immediate coping strategies and longer-term personal development, offering tailored support for issues like midlife changes, impulsivity, communication problems, and rebuilding self-love. Mary aims to empower clients to move forward with greater resilience and a clearer sense of direction.
Mary emphasizes personalized care and draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Client-Centered principles, as well as humanistic and strength-based perspectives. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines practical tools and collaborative exploration to help clients identify strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and set goals that feel meaningful.
Mary is known for bringing energy, positivity, and encouragement to the therapeutic space. Clients have noted her passion for fostering growth and the collaborative tone she cultivates during sessions. She works to create a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore challenges such as attachment concerns, codependency, grief, parenting struggles, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose.
Her practice targets both immediate coping strategies and longer-term personal development, offering tailored support for issues like midlife changes, impulsivity, communication problems, and rebuilding self-love. Mary aims to empower clients to move forward with greater resilience and a clearer sense of direction.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Kivett have?
Mary Kivett has six years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in clinical and educational settings.
Is Mary Kivett a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH17426.
In which languages does Mary Kivett provide therapy?
Mary provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Kivett located?
Mary is located in Florida.
How can I work with Mary Kivett as my therapist?
You can work with Mary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Kivett work with international clients?
Mary does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Kivett cost?
Costs can vary based on your location and Mary’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Mary. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Approaches for Online Counseling and Practical Support
Mary often integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and understanding the client’s perspective so they can identify their own goals and solutions. This approach supports issues like self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions by centering the client’s values and experiences.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical strategies that can be helpful for anxiety, stress, ADHD-related difficulties, and managing mood and impulsivity.
Additionally, Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, achievable goals and identify strengths that move a person toward desired change. This approach is useful when clients want focused, outcome-oriented work around challenges such as communication problems, career decisions, or coping with specific life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Mary collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and fits into busy routines. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and maintain momentum between sessions, while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.