Mary Mathis

Mary Mathis helps people navigate both the joyful and the painful chapters of life, offering direction and support when circumstances feel overwhelming. She brings a calm, practical approach to moments of hurt, anger, loneliness, fear, and stress, and focuses on helping individuals and families identify and use their inner strengths to create meaningful change.

Mary earned a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University in Individual and Family Development and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. She is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina - a state credential expressed as SC LPC 5298 - which reflects her training and clinical authorization to provide counseling services.

Across more than 13 years of practice, Mary has served in roles that include working as a Multisystemic (MST) therapist for HIV-positive teenagers, a school-based mental health counselor, and a Military and Family Life Counselor. She draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused therapy, adapting methods to fit each person’s unique story.

Mary believes seeking help is an act of courage. When someone is ready to grow beyond their struggles, heal from pain, and move toward their goals, she offers steady guidance and practical support for that journey.