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Prof. Mary Streit

Prof. Mary Streit

NY Psychologist 013804

New York

Empowering coaching with practical steps

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At a glance

Credentials
NY Psychologist 013804
License
Psychologist, New York / 013804
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational approach
    • Values focused
    • Action oriented

    About Mary

    Prof. Mary Streit is a psychologist based in New York who uses a conversational, interactive style to help people move toward clearer goals. She asks direct questions and invites open, honest responses so clients can spot what matters and take practical next steps. Mary combines counseling and life coaching skills to help people find more fulfillment and satisfaction in daily life.

    She works with concerns such as parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, career direction, relationships, and family issues. She also focuses on women's issues and helps people set realistic goals and follow through on them. Her approach draws on Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns.

    Mary also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people clarify values and use mindful awareness in everyday choices. Sessions are practical and action oriented, with time spent setting small experiments and reviewing what worked. She brings 11 years of combined experience as an educator, counselor, and coach.

    Clients can expect a supportive, empowering tone in sessions. Mary encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she helps people translate insights into concrete steps. She asks questions that guide people to their own answers so they can move forward with confidence.

    To begin, the typical process asks people to reflect, set goals, and try new behaviors between meetings. Mary aims to be a steady partner through those early changes and beyond.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person's own reasons for change and strengthening their motivation. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and collaborative planning to help people move from uncertainty to action. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people name what matters most and practice small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that lets people lead the conversation. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities, which can make it easier to try new behaviors at a comfortable pace. Together these approaches support both deciding what to change and actually trying different steps between meetings.

    Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean using motivational questions one week, working on value-based goals the next, and practicing behavioral experiments in between sessions.

    Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats were not specified. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow quick check-ins during a lunch break, and make it easier to maintain continuity when schedules shift. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so people can practice change in their everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Parenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    Women's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    11+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Mary commonly address?

    She helps with parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, career questions, relationship and family concerns, and women's issues.

    What is her general therapeutic style?

    Her style is interactive and conversational, asking questions that encourage honest reflection and concrete next steps.

    What background does she bring to sessions?

    She has 11 years of experience working as an educator, counselor, and life coach.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is licensed as NY Psychologist 013804 and practices in New York.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

    How do I start working with Mary?

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