Mary Keane, LICSW

Mary Keane is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person. Many people turn to her when life changes feel overwhelming and they need a steady guide to sort through feelings and choices.

Mary has practiced for 10 years in the District of Columbia as a LICSW. She frames sessions around the immediate needs a person brings, focusing on practical ways to manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. Conversations are aimed at finding small, doable steps that fit into a busy life.

Her work also addresses issues tied to attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, control struggles, and family-of-origin concerns. She supports people coping with aging, hospice and end-of-life matters, first responder stress, and recovery after disasters.

Mary describes therapy as a chance to take a closer look at what is getting in the way and to try out alternatives. She encourages people to be curious about patterns and to test new ways of responding. Sessions tend to be steady, straightforward, and focused on what the client wants to change.

If you decide to start, the next step is to select the continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling happens based on therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies people can use in daily life. One approach emphasizes understanding attachment patterns and how they influence current relationships; this helps people notice repeated reactions and try different responses. Another common focus is skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time if something feels unhelpful or a different emphasis is needed.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can be convenient when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when you set up your first meeting to find an arrangement that works with your daily life.