Mary Slaton

Mary Slaton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who supports people in reconnecting with what helps life feel meaningful, steady, and fulfilling. She earned her counseling degree from Loyola in 2001 and later completed a meditation certification through the Chopra Institute in 2021, bringing both clinical training and mindfulness-based perspective to the work.

Mary approaches counseling with the belief that when the different parts of life feel aligned, it is easier to experience satisfaction and well-being. At the same time, obstacles and setbacks are a normal part of being human, and there are moments when encouragement and skilled guidance can help someone find their way back to a clearer direction. In her view, reaching out for counseling reflects a person’s belief in their own ability to create positive change.

In sessions, Mary helps clients explore alternatives that support the life they want to build. She sees people as naturally goal-oriented, while also recognizing that it can be hard to notice the underlying ways they seek significance and contentment. By learning about multiple areas of a client’s life - including social, spiritual, love, self, and work - she collaborates with them to identify patterns, clarify what is already working, and expand those positive experiences into other areas. Mary emphasizes self-awareness and believes that, with support, people can better understand themselves and move toward the goals that matter most to them.