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Mary Donahue, LCSW

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 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Mary is very easy to talk to. She is never judgmental and always supportive of my decisions.. She also reminds me of the progress I have made. This is overall a very positive experience

Reviewed May 2022

Mary is knowledgeable, respectful, empathetic and a good listener. I'm glad to have found Mary to start my journey with!

Reviewed March 2022

More about Mary

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1997. I’ve been a practicing therapist in community mental health centers, hospitals, private practice and residential rehabilitation treatment facilities. I have extensive experience working with those who are coping with depression, anxiety, grief/loss and trauma. Issues related gambling addiction and narcissistic abuse syndrome are also a speciality of mine.

My treatment approach involves providing empathy, deep understanding and compassion. I combine nurturing and support with practical skills that can be taken and applied to everyday situations and challenges. I feel very strongly that the most important aspect of counseling is the connection and comfort you feel with the counselor you choose to embark on your journey of healing. I believe challenging experiences are opportunity for growth and a third objective party that can offer prespective and support that can be extremely enlightening and beneficial.

In terms of availability, I check and respond to messages at least twice daily, seven days a week. I offer live chat, phone and messaging sessions each morning weekly ,a couple evenings a week and Saturdays.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Grief Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression

Licenses

Mary Donahue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144649849.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW7094 · Expires March 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 Donahue

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

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Amazing Understands Understanding Easy Excellent Grateful Helping Listens

Mary is very easy to talk to. She is never judgmental and always supportive of my decisions.. She also reminds me of the progress I have made. This is overall a very positive experience

Reviewed May 2022

Mary is knowledgeable, respectful, empathetic and a good listener. I'm glad to have found Mary to start my journey with!

Reviewed March 2022

Mary was amazing! Always helped me with good advice and helped me to learn about my anger. :) Thank you!

Reviewed January 2022

Mary has been great. She is easy to talk to and understands my needs.

Reviewed January 2022

Mary has given great insight and understanding.

Reviewed January 2022

Mary is a great therapist. She has helped me so much during a difficult time in my life. She has helped me have a different and better outlook on my life and the things that happen around me.

Reviewed December 2021

She’s been great

Reviewed December 2021

I was nervous to start online therapy but I honestly could not have been matched with a better therapist. I leave every session with a greater understanding of who I am. I’m truly grateful I was matched with her. I didn’t plan on sticking with therapy for an extended amount of time- but I WANT to because Mary is so easy to talk to! I want to say it’s like talking to a friend- but friends tend to give unsolicited advice and try to “fix” situations. Mary actively listens, validates my feelings, and helps me reveal my true thoughts and feelings without judgement. She’s helped me learn to love and accept my authentic self. My relationships with others (&myself) are better because of her listening & guidance. I could literally keep her as my therapist for the rest of time! This is coming from someone who was super skeptical about online therapy. I expected to be judged and shamed, but I was met with understanding, and compassion. Mary has made a world of a difference in my life and I’m grateful to work with her!

Reviewed November 2021

Excellent!

Reviewed September 2021

Mary is compassionate, kind and reassuring. She meets you where you are and reflects back to you what you need to hear. Mary is a gifted listener and therapist. She has offered much insight into my healing journey and provided tools and different perspectives that have greatly helped me.

Reviewed September 2021

Mary is great. She gets me and helps me stir thru this life of mine. Thank you Mary!

Reviewed June 2021

Convenient therapy that is helping me more than I can explain.

Reviewed June 2021

She’s amazing

Reviewed May 2021

Very knowledgeable, professional and personable.

Reviewed January 2021

Mary is an excellent genuine person who truly cares about her clients! Highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2020

Mary helped support me through my hard times. She understood what I needed and that made a lot of difference. She helped me gain my confidence back so I could move on with my life.

Reviewed August 2020

Mary is an amazing counselor. In just a few sessions she really understands the issues at hand and offers insightful information to help me move past the anxiety associated. Highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2020

Mary is an empathetic and intelligent person. She listens well and is gentle with her input. She understands me more than I do.

Reviewed March 2020

Mary truly listens. She listened to my prior experiences with counselors, my preferred communication style, and has been nothing but supportive in high and low moments. I have already recommended her to a colleague and would do the same for anyone who’s looking to be acknowledged and uplifted. Mary, your time and expertise is appreciated.

Reviewed September 2019

Mary has been excellent at guiding me and helping me to identify patterns in my behavior.

Reviewed June 2019

Mary is the first counselor that I feel truly comfortable with and that gets me. I am so grateful to have her helping me on my journey of healing.

Reviewed April 2019

Very uplifting and motivating!

Reviewed April 2019

Mary Donahue is such a great counselor. She's very understanding and patient and she gives amazing advice. She understands that I don't have much to say if there's nothing going on but she always reaches out. It's always great to have her as an option when I start to feel overwhelmed. I'm in school for Psychology and can only hope to be as good of a counselor as she is one day.

Reviewed March 2019

Amazing and intuitive. She understands right away and provides meaningful solutions to help heal.

Reviewed January 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mary Donahue offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Mary Donahue 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 Donahue speak?

Mary Donahue speaks English.

How many years of experience does Mary Donahue have?

Mary Donahue has 20 years of experience.

Where is Mary Donahue licensed to practice?

Mary Donahue is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Mary Donahue accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Mary Donahue does not accept 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."

How can I communicate with Mary Donahue?

Mary Donahue 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 Donahue?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.