Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello and welcome. My name is Mary Vietmeier. I am passionate about life and all the complexities that come with it. I have been a caregiver since childhood being the oldest of four and then followed my mother’s footsteps as a registered nurse (1975). I loved nursing having worked in surgery, labor and delivery, and cancer research until 1988 when I sustained a serious back injury. Nursing as I knew it was no longer an option. I returned to school and retreaded my career graduating from Capital University (1993) Summa Cum Laude. I was accepted and graduated from Ohio State University (2001) and became a licensed clinical professional counselor in Ohio (2001) qualified to diagnose and treat mental issues as well as adjustment concerns. After retiring in 2016 an opportunity to study theology in seminary was offered to me, I accepted and graduated in May 2020 with a Masters in Divinity. Summer of 2021 I completed an internship at Providence Medical center in Anchorage as a chaplain. I tended to the emotional and spiritual needs of those suffering severe and often life-threatening circumstances. Caring for family and friends was frequently included.
As a nurse I experienced the coming, going, and what’s inside of humans pertaining to physical health. As a mental health therapist, I understand the realities of mental, emotional, and life crises. As a theologian, I understand religious traditions, belief systems and how these can be or in some cases are not spiritually comforting.
Now you might be asking why I am telling you all this. My approach is from a person-centered holistic point which looks at who you are physically, mentally, and spiritually with no judgments. Diversity is a beautiful aspect of nature including humanity. We are complex creatures and our behavior is intertwined with the whole of who we are. Working with someone who “gets who you are as a whole” and accepts you just as you are is foundational to therapy that is effective and satisfying.
I have extensive experience with treating depression, anxiety, health crisis, relationship issues, and issues involving spirituality, organized religion, and your journey and life purpose. While occasionally making an exception due to circumstances, I do not typically do family and marriage counseling; addictions, or ADHA. My preference is to work with individuals using the video option as 80 % of communication is nonverbal. Whether it is one specific issue you seek help with or a multifaceted history of compounding issues, I feel confident as we work together you will gain some clarity, greater insight into yourself, an increased understanding of others, and choices will become clear. No matter how bad things might seem right now there is always a degree of hope. I have lived a life of resiliency and want to share that strength with others by using the eclectic collection of skills from years of professional training and life experience. The first step of reaching out is not easy . . . . . however when you take that step you will no longer be alone on your journey.
Thank you for reading this and getting to know a little about me. I look forward to the opportunity to meet, get to know you, and share this part of your life’s journey.
It would be my honor.
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Mary Vietmeier brings a lifetime of caregiving and more than two decades of clinical experience to her work with adults facing emotional and life challenges. Raised as the oldest of four, she followed her mother into nursing and practiced in surgical, labor and delivery, and cancer research settings until a serious back injury in 1988 required a career change.
She returned to school, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Capital University in 1993, and later completed graduate training at Ohio State University, becoming a licensed clinical professional counselor in Ohio in 2001. Her licensure qualifies her to assess and treat mental health and adjustment concerns; the license is recorded as OH LPCC E.0004159.
Mary practiced as a therapist for many years and then retired in 2016 before pursuing theological studies. She earned a Master of Divinity in May 2020 and completed a chaplaincy internship at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage in the summer of 2021, supporting the emotional and spiritual needs of people facing severe and life-threatening circumstances.
Her background in nursing, mental health counseling, and theology informs a person-centered, holistic approach that considers physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions without judgment. She values diversity and accepts clients as whole people, believing that effective therapy honors the full complexity of each individual.
Mary has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, health crises, relationship issues, and concerns related to spirituality, organized religion, and life purpose. She typically works with individuals rather than families or couples, and she generally does not provide services for addictions or ADHA, although she may occasionally make exceptions depending on circumstances. She prefers video sessions when possible, noting that about 80 percent of communication is nonverbal.
Whether addressing a single issue or a history of interwoven concerns, Mary aims to help clients gain clarity, deepen self-understanding, and identify clearer choices. She draws on an eclectic mix of professional training and life experience and emphasizes resilience and hope. Reaching out for help can be difficult, and Mary seeks to accompany people so they do not face their journeys alone.
Many people wonder whether online therapy truly helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that fits their needs and routines – by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which often makes it easier to keep therapy consistent.
Each therapist involved is a licensed professional, and individuals may switch therapists if they would prefer a different match. For a wide range of everyday mental health and life challenges, online therapy offers an accessible and flexible option while retaining the standards of licensure and professional care.
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