Mary Baran, LCMHC

North Carolina · 10 years in practice

Mary Baran is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 12128 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1720447121 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Mary

Mary Baran is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. She speaks plainly and offers steady support to people facing grief, low self-esteem, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, or problems related to identity and LGBT concerns. Mary brings ten years of clinical experience in North Carolina.

She focuses on creating a welcoming space where people can speak honestly about what’s hard. Sessions are paced to each person - some prefer practical coping steps, others want to spend more time processing feelings.

Background and approach

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. That means listening with respect, asking clear questions, and tailoring tools to fit daily life. She draws on client-centered methods to make sure each session reflects a person’s needs and goals.

Mary also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, as part of work on traumatic memories and post-traumatic stress concerns. EMDR is incorporated when someone and the therapist agree it might help move stuck memories or reactions. People can expect straightforward language and a calm presence during sessions.

Mary supports young adult issues, coping with life changes, self-harm concerns, and self-love work, and she helps people develop skills to manage symptoms day to day.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Mary names

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Online support

How client-centered work and EMDR fit into online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s needs. The therapist offers empathic attention, asks straightforward questions, and helps people set goals that matter to them. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, works with distressing memories and reactions tied to past events. In online sessions EMDR can involve guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation along with talk-based processing when agreed between the person and therapist. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust based on how you respond. Your preferences, goals, and comfort guide which tools are used.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing written work between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy days.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns are addressed here?

Mary works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like post-traumatic stress, SAD, social anxiety, self-harm, and young adult issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is warm and person-centered, with direct listening and practical tools. Sessions balance emotional processing and skills that fit everyday life.

What is Mary’s professional background?

She has ten years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and independent practice in North Carolina.

What credential does the therapist hold and where is she located?

Mary holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

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

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What steps do I take to begin therapy?

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