- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Practical coping tools
- Trauma-informed approach
About Mary
Dr. Mary Ann Hensley draws on client-centered and evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. She is a licensed clinician with more than two decades of experience. Her style is straightforward and practical, focused on helping people find tools that fit day-to-day life.
She aims to make the first steps less overwhelming. Conversations start where a person is, not with jargon. The focus is on concrete strategies for mood, panic, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses issues related to parenting, identity, and ADHD in clear, manageable steps.
In her practice she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take workable steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to affect daily living.
Dr. Hensley has 23 years of professional experience as an LMHC and LPC across states including Florida and Georgia. That background means she has supported a range of concerns from domestic violence and post-traumatic stress to multicultural and immigration-related stress.
She encourages a collaborative pace. Sessions prioritize what a person wants to work on first and build skills from there. For those coping with natural or human-caused disaster, she helps people focus on immediate needs and practical next steps rather than overwhelming details.
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Dr. Hensley commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people name what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when feelings are difficult. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns and trying new responses to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress and priorities change.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is hard to arrange. It can also make it simpler to continue work after a community disruption or disaster, since sessions can be scheduled around immediate practical needs rather than waiting for in-person visits.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Hensley address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting, LGBT concerns, ADHD, and related issues like post-traumatic stress and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with trauma-focused work to build useful skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and populations across clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida, with professional experience that includes Georgia licensure.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled 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 begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.