Mary Sudduth, LCSW
Licensed in Virginia · 16 years in practice
Mary Sudduth is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904006847 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1295975902 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
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About Mary
Mary Sudduth is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, and career questions. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and build daily coping skills.
Mary blends straightforward, applied methods with attention to personal history. She uses client-centered conversations to hear what matters to each person.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Psychodynamic thinking can help uncover patterns that repeat across relationships. Her background includes social work across healthcare, mental health, substance use, and education.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a Master of Social Work, and holds Virginia LCSW licensure. Over the years she has written curriculum, taught as an adjunct, and worked with people facing serious medical issues and end-of-life concerns. In sessions Mary often teaches relaxation practices and offers worksheets or small homework tasks.
She favors concrete tools people can use between meetings, plus conversations about values and goals. The pace and focus are guided by each person’s needs and preferences. Mary also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and aging-related concerns.
Her approach is adaptable - she aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer routines, calmer reactions, and more satisfying relationships.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
How Mary’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of the therapist. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what she hears, and helps clients set goals that fit their values and daily life. This approach is useful for building trust and deciding what changes feel right.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Mary uses this to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and practice new behaviors between sessions. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Mary will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then recommend a mix of methods that feels right. She adjusts plans as progress unfolds so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and messaging make it easy to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options aim to make it easier to attend regularly and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes like caregiving, cancer, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, mixing gentle exploration with tools from CBT and solution-focused ideas to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she bring?
Mary has 16 years of clinical experience and a long career in social work that spans healthcare, mental health, substance use, and education.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds Virginia LCSW licensure and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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