Mary Flora, PhD., LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Mary has worked with adolescents and their families since 2006. Her approach to therapy is relationship focused, Trauma and Resiliency informed. Mary has advanced training in Brainspotting treatment techniques, Jungian Psychodynamic Theory and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change are evidenced based strategies used to support movement within the change process.

Clients that work with Mary in a therapeutic relationship are invited to examine relationship patterns and learn relationship principles to gain awareness of how to positively contribute to interpersonal effectiveness, establish meaningful connections, and set appropriate personal boundaries with self and others.

Self-concept, unmet needs, and goals are developed in therapy sessions to assist the client in understanding how to reach their full potential. Communication and coping strategies are introduced and practiced establishing healthy emotional regulation and meaningful engagement with others to increase confidence and promote self-efficacy.

Clients learn how to identify and contribute to nurturing relationships that are mutually beneficial because they provide consistency and predictability and create safety and trust. Healthy and respectful relationship principles are introduced allowing clients to better manage the level of psychological distress that can surface in relationships. By controlling ourselves we have influence in our relationships and our needs and interests can be realized. Emotional safety, establishing self-respecting boundaries, and learning how to connect and attune to your own needs and the needs of others is a focus in therapy. Mary is a Certified Trainer in CRM, the Community Resiliency Model’s 6 wellness skills for nervous system rebalancing and a sense of well-being.

I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation to answer any questions or address concerns you may have.

Certifications and Achievements:

MBA Brenau University
MA Counseling Psychology Pacifica Graduate Institute
PhD Psychology/Saybrook University & Jung Education Center
Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Certified Trainer
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Natural Lifemanship Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Facilitator
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