Mary Stewart-Thornton
LMSW supporting teens, adults, and families through emotional challenges
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About
Mary Stewart-Thornton, LMSW, brings a long span of practice to her work, combining 11 years as a licensed therapist with earlier roles in psychiatric hospitals and 25 years in Children’s Protective Services. Her background includes direct clinical work with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, as well as extended experience with at-risk youth in homes and community settings.
She supports adults, families, and teens facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Central themes in her practice include improving communication, working through guilt and shame, fostering self-love and forgiveness, and helping younger clients build confidence and resilience. She also offers help navigating processes related to children’s protective services based on her investigative experience.
Her therapeutic stance is gentle and collaborative, emphasizing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions and develop healthier patterns. Drawing from evidence-based practices, she helps people strengthen self-compassion, manage difficult feelings, and rebuild more authentic relationships with themselves and others. She aims to walk alongside clients as they discover inner strengths and create sustainable change.
She supports adults, families, and teens facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Central themes in her practice include improving communication, working through guilt and shame, fostering self-love and forgiveness, and helping younger clients build confidence and resilience. She also offers help navigating processes related to children’s protective services based on her investigative experience.
Her therapeutic stance is gentle and collaborative, emphasizing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions and develop healthier patterns. Drawing from evidence-based practices, she helps people strengthen self-compassion, manage difficult feelings, and rebuild more authentic relationships with themselves and others. She aims to walk alongside clients as they discover inner strengths and create sustainable change.
- Location:
- Michigan, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MI LMSW 6801119648
- NPI Number: 1740029891
- License: LMSW (Michigan)
Online sessions focused on compassion and collaboration
Mary Stewart-Thornton translates her in-person clinical experience into online work by maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for remote sessions. She emphasizes creating space for clients to name difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, anger, or loneliness and to begin practicing self-compassion. This approach suits people who want reflective, empathic support while working from home or another setting.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients improve communication skills, strengthen self-esteem, and address mood-related concerns. That collaborative stance is useful for adults, parents, and teens looking to set goals together and try practical strategies between meetings. Although she notes drawing from evidence-based practices, the profile does not list specific modalities by name.
Sessions can be scheduled using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients a range of ways to connect. These options allow flexibility for those balancing family, work, or school while engaging in a steady therapeutic process.
How many years has Mary been practicing?
She has worked as a licensed therapist for 11 years, following many years in related roles.
What are her professional credentials?
Mary is an LMSW and holds a Michigan license: MI LMSW 6801119648.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English according to the profile.
Where is she located?
Mary practices in Michigan and has clinical and investigative experience in that region.
How can clients meet with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
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