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Mary Brieske, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 29 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas and Wisconsin

Recent reviews

Only had a few sessions with Mary, and she has helped me greatly! Excited to continue to work with her.

Reviewed May 2024

From day one Mary has been amazing, quick to respond to requests, very flexible in scheduling sessions, and extremely helpful and patient during our sessions. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking about doing virtual counseling.

Reviewed July 2021

More about Mary

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am well versed in GLBT issues, couples therapy, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other sensitive areas. My goal is to help make life more meaningful and fulfilling. As a teacher, school counselor and therapist of over 20 years, I see the pain that life can take us through. I offer hope and support with non-judgment, compassion, and empathy.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Grief Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Blended family issues Body image Chronic pain, illness, and disability Control issues Divorce and separation Family problems Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Hoarding Immigration issues Jealousy Midlife crisis Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sexuality Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Mary Brieske's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528677242.

  • LPC · Texas · 68491 · Expires September 2025
  • LPC · Wisconsin · 10649-125 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Mary Brieske

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

29 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Understanding Thank you Caring Helpful Recommend Amazing Attentive Comfortable

Only had a few sessions with Mary, and she has helped me greatly! Excited to continue to work with her.

Reviewed May 2024

From day one Mary has been amazing, quick to respond to requests, very flexible in scheduling sessions, and extremely helpful and patient during our sessions. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking about doing virtual counseling.

Reviewed July 2021

She is awesome!!!!

Reviewed November 2020

Amazing

Reviewed September 2020

Mary is a great fit for me, one LPC to another. I appreciate Mary greatly. Thank you.

Reviewed February 2020

With compassion and understanding, Mary guides me in the right direction with ease.

Reviewed December 2018

Mary is a great therapist. She is helping get through this difficult time.

Reviewed September 2022

She is a good counselor and listens to me and my concerns

Reviewed June 2021

I first met with Mary back in 2019, towards the end anyways. I had just been through a pretty violent and manipulative domestic relationship. The relationship lasted 5 long years. Needless to say I had developed some serious self esteem, personal value, and identity issues as a result. I didn’t think I deserved better. I wanted my ex to LEARN and CHANGE. But I wanted my therapy to make ME better, so maybe my ex would also want to get better too. Mary helped me realize that I needed to grow for ME. NOT for anyone else. She helped me identify opportunities for growth and development, and helped get me the tools needed for real change to happen. 10/10 would recommend Mary!!

Reviewed June 2021

Experienced, caring, responsive. Thank you so much, Mary.

Reviewed April 2021

I have been meeting with Mary for the past couple of months and couldn't be happier. After several failed attempts to find a counselor on BetterHelp that would work for me, Mary showed up and changed my opinion of the site! Mary is sensitive but truthful, objective but understanding, extremely empathetic and kind, and she's a joy to talk with. Thank you Mary, for being great.

Reviewed March 2021

Mary has been an absolute angel to my venting. With a counselor that is well versed in LGBTQ community, it was easy to talk to her about my problems that I couldn't talk to other individuals about. Speaking with her made me feel confident and comfortable knowing someone was not dismissing of my beliefs or concerns.

Reviewed June 2020

Mary was great. She was attentive and responsive. She gave great suggestions. She was also able to relate to me or be understanding enough to communicate with me about certain subjects. I'm not sure that I got a complete healing from my counseling session but I'm greatful for the experience and conversations with her.

Reviewed August 2019

Mary is a very competent counselor who exudes great care and understanding. She made me feel so comfortable from the very first session and I would highly recommend her as a counselor.

Reviewed August 2019

Mary gives me insight on subjects that I think are closed off but she helps me see a better point of view. When I think I have her stumped, she figures out a way to see the best in a situation.

Reviewed May 2019

Mary is wonderful. Even in her busy day she reaches out to check up on me.

Reviewed September 2018

Mary is great. I love that she allows for a dialogue and is very open during it. All around wonderful person and counselor!

Reviewed April 2018

I like her a lot. She’s attentive and caring towards my issues.

Reviewed January 2018

Mary has been a valuable support for my life this past year. I am working on transitioning MTF and she has been an anchor on my support team cheering me on. Thanks, Mary.

Reviewed November 2017

Mary is great! She's down to earth, gives great advice, and is very encouraging! She's great at helping me cope with all my many issues and gives me tools to use to keep me in track.

Reviewed September 2017

She's AWESOME. I was able to go some "hurdles" rather quickly. She brings out the best in you.

Reviewed August 2017

Mary is very easy to communicate with. She was honest, straight forward, non judgemental, and kind in her responses. Mary helped me with my emotions, my life history and plans that I needed to make for my future. I could not be more satisfied with the results of this experience.

Reviewed April 2017

Mary is prompt with her feedback, supportive, and nonjudgmental. Her insight is very helpful as I try to navigate through the pain and confusion of divorce. Thank you, Mary!

Reviewed February 2017

Awesome therapist that is guiding me through positive affirmations to change my mood and outlook on life, love being able to write, talk, and share ideas as often as I want during my week at my convenience. She hears and knows.

Reviewed February 2017

Mary has been very understanding so far.

Reviewed December 2016

Mary always has great questions that help put things into perspective. I am thankful to have her as my counselor!

Reviewed December 2016

Mary has been great! Even though we are only chatting on line, her compassion and caring come through in each message between us. She has made me feel worthy again.

Reviewed December 2016

Tremdously impactful and helpful.

Reviewed November 2016

I appreciate Mary very much. I am an old man who has always resolved my own problems. Cue "My Way" with Frank Sinatra. Mary's approach is perfect for me. Her insightful questions and responses are guiding me toward solutions.

Reviewed August 2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mary Brieske offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Mary Brieske works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Mary Brieske speak?

Mary Brieske speaks English.

How many years of experience does Mary Brieske have?

Mary Brieske has 15 years of experience.

Where is Mary Brieske licensed to practice?

Mary Brieske is licensed to practice in Texas and Wisconsin.

Does Mary Brieske accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Mary Brieske accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Mary Brieske offer?

Mary Brieske offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Mary Brieske?

Mary Brieske can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Mary Brieske?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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