Mary Fiumara
California LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience
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About
Mary Fiumara is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with forty years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating-related concerns, and self-esteem struggles, and she assists those coping with life changes. Her work attends to body image, communication problems, social anxiety, and isolation, as well as guilt and shame.
She has a deep understanding of the challenges that gay individuals, older adults, and young professionals can encounter. Her method emphasizes exploring thoughts, identifying and challenging thinking errors, and addressing communication difficulties that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning. She pays particular attention to women's issues and midlife transitions.
Through collaborative, personalized therapy Mary helps clients develop resilient coping strategies, strengthen self-understanding, and pursue meaningful personal growth. She aims to meet each person where they are with empathy and respect and is committed to walking alongside clients during their work toward emotional balance and clearer direction.
She has a deep understanding of the challenges that gay individuals, older adults, and young professionals can encounter. Her method emphasizes exploring thoughts, identifying and challenging thinking errors, and addressing communication difficulties that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning. She pays particular attention to women's issues and midlife transitions.
Through collaborative, personalized therapy Mary helps clients develop resilient coping strategies, strengthen self-understanding, and pursue meaningful personal growth. She aims to meet each person where they are with empathy and respect and is committed to walking alongside clients during their work toward emotional balance and clearer direction.
- 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)
Remote therapy approach
Mary Fiumara brings forty years of clinical practice to remote sessions and structures online work around close attention to thoughts and daily patterns. She emphasizes exploring thoughts and identifying and challenging thinking errors to clarify how beliefs influence feelings and behavior. This reflective, conversational focus is applied to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, eating-related issues, and self-esteem.Alongside thought exploration, Mary works on practical communication skills and coping strategies. That includes addressing social anxiety, isolation, guilt and shame, and concerns about body image and eating. The process is collaborative: she partners with clients to set realistic goals and to try approaches that can be practiced between sessions.
Online appointments are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, so clients can choose the format that fits their routine. Prospective clients can discuss which remote option aligns with their needs during the initial matching step and decide together how best to proceed.
What is Mary Fiumara's clinical background?
Mary has forty years of clinical experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and self-esteem issues.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California under CA LCSW 24929.
Which languages does the therapist speak?
This profile indicates she works in English.
Where is Mary based?
She is licensed and practices in California.
How can clients work with her online?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. She is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.