Mary Blair
Experienced, compassionate counseling in South Dakota
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About
Mary Blair is a licensed professional counselor in South Dakota with more than 18 years of clinical experience. She has served in multiple roles including psychotherapist, consultant, and as a hospice and hospital chaplain, bringing a broad background to her therapeutic work.
Her practice includes support for a wide range of concerns such as grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma history, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties.
Her therapeutic style blends training in internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, and several somatic approaches, integrating these methods to suit each person’s needs.
Mary prefers a holistic approach that attends to mind, body, and spirit as the client defines those terms. Her work is client-centered and often allows clients to take the lead. In employing a brain-body approach, she trusts that the client’s own nervous system and internal intelligence will guide what is most useful to focus on in sessions.
She looks forward to beginning a healing, self-discovery journey with clients and respects the courage involved in reaching out for support. Mary is licensed to practice in South Dakota as a professional counselor, holding the LPC credential (license LPC20544).
- Location:
- South Dakota, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Career, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Depression, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Separation, Social anxiety and phobia, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SD LPC LPC20544
- NPI Number: 1164811022
- License: LPC (South Dakota) #LPC20544 exp 2026-11-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?
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One of the most practical benefits is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that best fits their life, whether through video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other commitments.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Online therapy can be a convenient, effective option for many common mental health and life concerns, offering professional support in a format that adapts to individual needs.
How much experience does Mary Blair have?
Mary Blair has 18 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Mary Blair a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mary Blair is licensed to practice in South Dakota as a professional counselor, holding the LPC credential (license LPC20544).
In which languages does Mary Blair provide therapy?
Mary Blair provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Blair located?
Mary Blair is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Mary Blair as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Blair by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
How much does therapy with Mary Blair cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Mary Blair. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.