Mary Baran

Mary Baran, LCMHC, practices in North Carolina and brings ten years of clinical experience to her work with adults and young adults facing a range of concerns. She supports people navigating depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to life transitions. She also works specifically with members of the LGBT community and addresses conditions such as seasonal affective disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

Her style is described as warm, inviting, and open; she emphasizes a compassionate, caring stance that balances sensitivity with respect. Mary uses a blend of Client-Centered Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, tailoring the mix of approaches to the needs presented in each session. She attends to issues such as self-harm, self-love, and young adult concerns alongside more classical mood and trauma work.

Mary frames the first steps into therapy as courageous and collaborative. She invites those who are considering therapy to explore whether her combination of empathic listening and structured trauma work aligns with their goals, and she outlines the practical steps to begin when someone is ready to move forward.