Mary Kivett, LMHC

Mary Kivett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people build self-esteem and manage stress and anxiety. Her style is upbeat and collaborative, with an emphasis on uncovering strengths and practical steps forward.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mary also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on each person’s goals and values. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are used when a calm, practical plan is helpful.

Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and conversational. Mary works with clients to set clear, manageable steps they can practice between meetings. She often helps people who are coping with life changes, parenting demands, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges like ADHD or grief.

Therapy with Mary aims to be practical and encouraging. She emphasizes empowerment and everyday skills that improve mood and functioning. People who prefer a positive, energy-driven therapist may find her approach a good fit.

Mary tailors treatment plans to the individual. She listens for strengths, offers strategies drawn from CBT and solution-focused work, and brings in mindfulness practices where they fit. Her goal is to help people feel more capable, steady, and clear about next steps.

How these approaches work in online sessions

Mary commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, stress, and problems with focus or moods. Client-centered therapy is also part of her practice; it centers the conversation on the person's goals and values and helps build a trusting, collaborative relationship.

Finding the right approach happens together. Mary discusses goals and preferences, then recommends strategies from CBT, client-centered work, mindfulness, or solution-focused tools. She adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful for everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video allows fuller back-and-forth conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or shorter coaching-style interactions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and use skills in real time.