Mary Adams, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 40 years in practice

Mary Adams is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of practice in Tennessee.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 4803 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1235291063 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Mary

Mary Adams is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of practice in Tennessee. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Mary aims to meet people where they are and to create a respectful, compassionate space for difficult conversations.

She adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. Sessions are grounded in practical steps and steady listening. That can mean working on panic and anxiety, sorting through grief, or addressing communication and abandonment concerns.

Background and approach

Mary draws on decades of experience to guide short- and longer-term work. She helps people notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and build skills for handling strong feelings. Topics she often addresses include mood disorders, impulsivity, self-worth, and social anxiety.

Mary pays attention to relationship dynamics and communication problems. She supports people dealing with divorce and separation, or trying to reconnect after conflict. For many clients, learning to trust themselves again is a priority.

Her style is straightforward and empathic. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical change. If you want a steady, experienced clinician to walk alongside you through life transitions, Mary offers that steady presence.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional regulation. One common direction is work that targets anxiety and panic through step-by-step breathing and grounding practices, along with strategies to reduce avoidance. This helps people feel more in control during intense episodes. Another frequent emphasis is trauma-informed care that balances safety with paced processing so people can address painful memories without becoming overwhelmed. That approach supports recovery from post-traumatic stress and abuse-related difficulties.

Finding the right method is a shared process. Mary collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, strengths, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time as progress and needs change, so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, and staying connected between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules while keeping the work focused and practical.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Mary helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, communication problems, and mood disorders.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is respectful and compassionate with a focus on practical steps. Sessions involve listening, noticing patterns, and trying new coping strategies together.

How much experience does she have?

Mary brings 40 years of professional experience to her work. That experience informs how she helps people manage strong emotions and life transitions.

What credential and location information is available?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Tennessee. Her practice is based in Tennessee.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it possible to choose what fits a schedule and communication preference.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

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