Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello my name is Mary Kay and I am honored that you have taken the opportunity to seek online counseling through BetterHelp. We all sometimes need to seek guidance from another as we navigate through a traumatic life event, difficult life transition, or when we just feel “in a funk”/need an extra boost, inspiration, and/or motivation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist (LCSW) in both California and New York States. I have over 25 years experience in the field of counseling and mental health. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work Clinical Counseling from Columbia University in New York.
From a very young age, I have always had a gift for healing, listening, soothing and comforting others which I been able to channel into a life long career. My areas of specialties include treating: grief and loss, depression, anxiety, healthy and positive parenting issues, PTSD, relational intimacy/couples issues, career guidance, and motivational coaching, among others.
My approach to counseling and style within the sessions is based on Strength Based, Cognitive-Behavioral , mixed with Psycho-dynamic techniques. What this means, is that I am a neutral objective nonjudgmental “witness”, of whom motivates, listens, validates, soothes, and encourage you on your life path. Most therapists do not “tell a client what to do”. Instead I will help you to come up with the answers, choices and decisions from within yourself. I have a warm, kind and empathic counseling approach focused on getting to know your story, helping you to stabilize emotions, self-soothe, and challenge unhelpful core beliefs and cognitive distortions.
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Mary Kay Zayani is a licensed clinical psychotherapist with more than 25 years of experience in counseling and mental health. She is licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in both New York and California and holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Columbia University in New York.
From a young age she discovered a natural ability to listen, soothe, and comfort others, and she has channeled that talent into a lifelong career supporting people through traumatic events, difficult transitions, and moments when extra motivation or inspiration is needed.
Her clinical work addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family conflicts, addictions and eating disorders, career difficulties and coaching, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Her therapeutic approach blends strength-based and cognitive-behavioral methods with psychodynamic techniques. In session she offers a neutral, nonjudgmental presence who listens, validates, and encourages clients while helping them stabilize emotions, develop self-soothing skills, and challenge unhelpful core beliefs and cognitive distortions. Rather than telling clients what to do, she supports them in discovering answers and making choices that come from within themselves.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One of the primary advantages is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their routine and comfort level – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which often makes it easier to attend consistently and integrate therapy into daily life.
Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and clients may switch to a different therapist at any time if they are seeking a different fit. For many individuals, online therapy offers an accessible and practical option for addressing common mental health and life concerns.
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