Mary Cowen

Mary Cowen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of practice, beginning in Texas, continuing in Oklahoma, and now based in North Carolina. She has provided care for people facing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, physical and emotional abuse, addictions, relationship difficulties, cancer-related challenges, eating disorders, crisis situations, grief, and end-of-life issues.

Her clinical work spans many settings: individual counseling, couples therapy, family and group therapy, community health centers, in-home health care, schools, in-patient mental health facilities, hospitals, and hospice. This varied background informs her ability to adapt to different needs and contexts.

Mary’s counseling style is warm and interactive; she approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her methods are tailored to the individual and draw on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, narrative therapy, and solutions-focused work.

She recognizes that life can feel overwhelming and that seeking change takes courage. Mary offers support and empowerment to those ready to take a first step toward greater fulfillment and well-being. She holds a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as NC LCSW C008100, and she looks forward to working with you.