Mary Fiumara
California LCSW with 40 years' experience
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About
Mary Fiumara is a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 40 years of hands-on clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She concentrates on supporting people facing depression, anxiety, stress, eating concerns, and struggles with self-esteem, offering steady guidance through emotionally difficult periods.
Her practice attends to a broad range of related concerns, including body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, and challenges common to young adults and midlife transitions. She also has a deep awareness of the experiences of gay individuals, older adults, and young professionals, which informs a sensitive and informed approach to care.
Mary emphasizes thoughtful exploration of thinking patterns, helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful cognitive errors while addressing interpersonal difficulties and emotional distress. Her work often focuses on building practical coping strategies, improving communication, and reducing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and eating issues.
Committed to an affirming, respectful therapeutic stance, she aims to meet each person exactly where they are and to foster personal growth through collaboration and tailored treatment. Her long-standing practice centers on helping individuals strengthen self-understanding, increase emotional resilience, and move toward more satisfying, balanced lives.
Her practice attends to a broad range of related concerns, including body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, and challenges common to young adults and midlife transitions. She also has a deep awareness of the experiences of gay individuals, older adults, and young professionals, which informs a sensitive and informed approach to care.
Mary emphasizes thoughtful exploration of thinking patterns, helping clients identify and challenge unhelpful cognitive errors while addressing interpersonal difficulties and emotional distress. Her work often focuses on building practical coping strategies, improving communication, and reducing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and eating issues.
Committed to an affirming, respectful therapeutic stance, she aims to meet each person exactly where they are and to foster personal growth through collaboration and tailored treatment. Her long-standing practice centers on helping individuals strengthen self-understanding, increase emotional resilience, and move toward more satisfying, balanced lives.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Body image, Communication problems, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 24929
- NPI Number: 1376965186
- License: LCSW (California)
Would Online Therapy Suit Their Needs?
For many people coping with common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions - online therapy can be an effective option comparable to traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical experience indicate that, for these types of issues, remote therapy frequently produces outcomes similar to face-to-face work.
One of the primary benefits of remote care is flexibility. Clients can connect with a licensed professional in the format that fits their routines and comfort level, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment despite busy schedules or geographic constraints.
Licensed professionals and therapists offering remote services use a variety of approaches to tailor care to individual needs, and clients can change therapists if they seek a different therapeutic fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible path to support and personal growth.
How much experience does Mary Fiumara have?
Mary Fiumara has 40 years of clinical experience.
Is Mary Fiumara a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are CA LCSW 24929.
In which languages does Mary Fiumara provide therapy?
Mary Fiumara provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Fiumara located?
Mary Fiumara is located in California.
How can I work with Mary Fiumara as my therapist?
Clients can work with Mary Fiumara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Fiumara work with international clients?
Mary Fiumara does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Fiumara cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and billing details, clients are encouraged to click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.