Mary Sudduth

Mary Sudduth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia who brings 16 years of experience to her work supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. As the founder of Wellness Place, LLC, she approaches well-being as more than physical health alone, with attention to the mental, physical, social, and spiritual parts of life that shape identity and day-to-day functioning.

She has practiced in social work since 1993 and earned a BA in Social Work with a minor in Gerontology from Christopher Newport University, along with a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her background spans healthcare social work, mental health, substance use treatment, education, and nonprofit settings. In addition, she has served as an adjunct college professor, has published work, and has written curriculum for educational programs and groups.

Mary’s areas of concentration include healthcare concerns, aging, chronic and acute medical conditions, oncology, death and dying, and grief. She uses an eclectic, individualized style informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, problem solving, and systems theory, with a focus on practical strategies for addressing obstacles and building steadier coping. Sessions may include learning relaxation skills, using structured tools such as worksheets, and taking proactive steps to reduce stress and prevent problems before they escalate.

She works as a generalist therapist, similar to a family doctor in medicine, and has supported clients with concerns such as bipolar I and II, post-traumatic stress, relationship and family challenges, parenting stress, caregiver strain, anger and violence prevention, work-related stress, and substance use and abuse. She has worked with people from a range of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and sexual orientations, while noting that she does not specialize in LGBTQIA issues.