Mary Archibald, LMHC

Mary Archibald helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the effects of prejudice or multicultural stressors. Mary is introduced as a calm, steady presence who aims to guide people toward clearer days.

Mary brings more than three decades of mental health experience to her work. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, LMHC. Her practice blends practical tools with attentive listening so clients can try manageable changes between sessions.

Her approach often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and client-centered methods. She uses these tools to help people change unhelpful thoughts, manage strong feelings, and process painful memories at a pace that feels safe.

Mary also addresses challenges common to veterans and armed forces issues, postpartum depression, multicultural concerns, and compassion fatigue. She encourages clients to include their own values and beliefs in the healing process when that feels right for them.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused. Mary works with each person to set clear steps, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. Her style is hopeful but realistic, and she stays focused on practical ways to improve daily life.

Practical approaches for online healing

Mary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT focuses on small experiments and skill practice that reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve daily routines.

She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most and take steps toward those values even when emotions are uncomfortable. That approach can be useful for coping with grief, parenting stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan over time in collaboration with the client.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone calls are helpful when bandwidth is limited, chat allows quick check-ins, and text messaging can support ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it simpler to get regular support without long commutes.