Mary McDaniels, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 13 years in practice
Mary McDaniels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of past trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW9878 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1114342888 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
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About Mary
Mary McDaniels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of past trauma. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, offering calm, practical support for problems that interfere with daily life. Her tone is warm and interactive to make starting therapy feel less intimidating.
With 13 years of clinical experience, Mary focuses on helping people build skills and find small, usable changes.
Background and approach
She uses solution-focused ideas to notice existing strengths and develop concrete steps forward. That practical focus pairs with attachment-based thinking when relationship patterns and trust are part of the problem. Mary also draws on mindfulness methods to teach simple ways to reduce tension and stay present in stressful moments.
Trauma-focused strategies guide the work when painful memories continue to affect mood or behavior. Sessions move at a pace set by the person in therapy and emphasize collaboration and respect. She often helps people facing parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, anger, or relationship conflict.
Additional areas include issues related to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, feelings of abandonment, and struggles with life purpose. Mary also supports people managing attention differences and impulsivity. People who want practical steps, clearer communication, and relief from overwhelming feelings may find her approach useful.
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Mary practices in Florida as an LCSW and works with English-speaking clients. To begin, she asks people to identify goals and try a few straightforward techniques together, building from small wins toward longer term change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mary names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Mary’s Approaches Work Online
Mary uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and connection. That helps when relationship dynamics, communication problems, or abandonment wounds are part of the struggle and guides work on healthier ways of relating.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, achievable changes. This approach helps people who want concrete steps to reduce stress, improve sleep, or manage impulsivity by building on what already works for them.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Mary will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods together. She adjusts the plan based on what helps in real life rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for ongoing support, quick skill practice, or when written reflection feels easier than speaking.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining solution-focused steps with mindfulness and attachment ideas to create practical, doable plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 13 years of clinical experience helping people manage emotional pain and improve daily functioning.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based in the United States.
What session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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