Mary Vietmeier

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.