- Goal-focused support
- Strengths-based work
- Short-term solutions
About Mary
Mary Hartenstein is a Louisiana licensed clinical social worker who brings five years of professional experience to sessions. She centers work on practical steps that help people handle stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and changes in life. Mary emphasizes each person's strengths and treats clients as the experts in their own stories.
She focuses on clear goals and short-term progress. That often means identifying workable next steps and tracking what helps. Mary listens for patterns in relationships, communication, and coping, and she offers direct feedback and problem-solving when it fits the client's needs.
Mary often supports people facing family and parenting pressures, grief, body-image and eating concerns, and caregiver stress. She also helps with anger, low self-esteem, shame, and struggles tied to adoption, abandonment, or blended family dynamics. Substance use and related recovery topics are included among her areas of focus.
Her approach draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes practical changes and building on what already works. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and collaborative, with attention to small, achievable shifts that add up over time.
Mary aims to create a respectful, straightforward space where clients can try new strategies and notice what changes. She supports people as they test options, adjust plans, and move toward greater balance at home and at work.
Practical approaches and online therapy options
Mary uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on what is already working and builds small, achievable steps toward change. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship or parenting challenges, and for people who want concrete actions to try between sessions.Sessions focus on setting clear goals, identifying strengths, and tracking progress. The therapist will work with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals and daily life. Deciding on the best approach is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
Details about the specific online session formats Mary offers are not listed here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. A therapist can help choose an approach that fits the person's schedule, communication preferences, and the kinds of issues they want to address.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and communication problems, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and work and wellbeing related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Mary uses a practical, goal-focused style rooted in Solution-Focused Therapy that looks for small, testable changes clients can use in daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Louisiana LCSW and has five years of professional experience working with people on addictions, life adjustments, and relationship and communication challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Mary is licensed in Louisiana as an LCSW and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with Mary?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.