Mary Marks, LCSW

Mary Marks is a bilingual clinician who provides therapy in both English and Spanish, working primarily with adults facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master of Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work, and she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, which denotes advanced clinical social work training and licensure. With 14 years of clinical experience, Mary combines evidence-based interventions with compassionate listening to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, sleep difficulties, and other life transitions.

Her clinical practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she uses Exposure Therapy for anxiety when appropriate. Mary also employs Motivational Interviewing, psychoeducation, mindfulness and awareness techniques, and strategies to reduce negative self-talk and strengthen self-care. She offers medication management support and has knowledge of psychotropic medications to coordinate care when medication is part of treatment.

Mary values the therapeutic relationship and prioritizes building rapport and trust as a foundation for insight, conflict resolution, and personal growth. She has particular experience helping clients process trauma and grief related to events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as losses including pet bereavement. Her approach balances practical coping skills with deeper exploration of meaning and attachment to support lasting change.