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Mary Clifford

Mary Clifford

LPC

Arizona

Compassionate support for meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Arizona / LPC-20789
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Arizona

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    • Strengths-based
    • Motivation-focused
    • Practical tools

    About Mary

    Mary Clifford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and addictions. She works with clients on issues including bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and challenges to self-esteem. Mary emphasizes each person’s strengths and respects that they know their own story best.

    Mary believes taking the first step toward change takes courage. She aims to support and empower people as they make those changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations that move toward clearer goals and healthier routines.

    Her approach draws on methods like Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods are used to help with mood, motivation, and patterns of thinking and behavior.

    Mary has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings. She is licensed in Arizona as an LPC and works with a wide range of concerns, including some specialized areas such as first responder issues, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, obsessive-compulsive concerns, paranoia, and personality disorders.

    Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, patients complete an intake questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s calendar.

  2. Approaches for online work and what they do

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that focuses on helping a person find their own reasons to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change in behavior or routine.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can support work on anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions and teaches tools to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep difficulties.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences rather than insisting on one method. Over time, methods can be adjusted based on what helps most.

    Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specifics are set by the therapist’s practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that do not require being on camera, while others choose a full video conversation - the choice can be tailored to what works best for scheduling and comfort.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    First responder issuesGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disorders

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Arizona

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Mary work with?

    Mary helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style combines collaborative conversation and practical skills. She focuses on motivation, acceptance, mindfulness, and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    Mary has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting a range of mental health concerns.

    What credentials and location apply?

    She holds the LPC credential and practices in Arizona as an LPC.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does billing and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start sessions with Mary?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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