Mary Ringer, LPCC

Mary Ringer is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience. She focuses on practical strategies to reduce anxiety and stress and to manage depressive symptoms. Mary aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for people seeking change.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with easy-to-use tools to try between meetings. Mary emphasizes clear steps over abstract theory so clients can see what to do next.

Mary works with concerns related to LGBT issues, relationship strain, grief and loss, and sleep disruption. She also helps with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, social anxiety and women’s issues. Her approach is to break problems into manageable parts and rehearse new responses in session.

People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts are talked through plainly. Mary supports clients in setting realistic goals and tracking small changes. She encourages practical experiments that fit daily life and regular review of progress.

Mary practices in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. She focuses on steady, practical work that helps people move toward clearer routines, better sleep, and more ease in stressful situations.

CBT-based care delivered online

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that increase stress and anxiety. CBT focuses on small, practical changes in thinking and behavior that can reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and comfort level. Together they will set clear, measurable goals and try exercises between sessions to see what helps most.

Online therapy with Mary is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session that closely resembles in-person work. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are good for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue steady work regardless of location.