Mary Sanders, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Mary Sanders is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 17 years of experience.

Licensed inWashington
LicenseLH60462192
NPI 1184063208
Experience17+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Mary

Mary Sanders is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 17 years of experience. She focuses on attachment-related concerns and relationship difficulties. She helps people facing trauma, grief, and major life changes using practical, hands-on methods.

Mary brings a background in the arts alongside mental health work. That arts experience informs how she opens conversations and encourages expression. She often uses creative methods to help people name and process feelings in ways that go beyond words.

Background and approach

Her approach centers on attachment-based work and client-centered care. Sessions emphasize listening, curiosity, and building a sense of safety so clients can try new ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness strategies are used to address patterns of thinking and to calm stress responses.

Mary has worked in both independent practice and community mental health. That mix gave her experience supporting people affected by trauma and loss. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons and goals for change.

In sessions she aims to make tasks clear and manageable. Expect to talk through recent events, practice small skills, and try creative activities when they fit the goal. Her style is steady and practical, focused on helping people reconnect, improve communication, and cope with difficult transitions.

Credentials

LMHC (Washington): License LH60462192 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1184063208 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Attachment work and practical tools delivered online

Mary uses attachment-based work to look at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. This approach helps people recognize repeated interaction styles and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.

She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and following the client’s pace. This lets goals and techniques grow out of what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Mary treats this as a collaborative effort. She will talk with clients about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients help set the priorities and pace for change.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or schooling schedules while keeping continuity of care.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Mary commonly address?

She works with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is attachment-based and client-centered, with practical CBT and mindfulness tools as needed. Sessions mix listening, skill practice, and expressive methods when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary has 17 years of professional experience in independent practice and community mental health settings. That background includes supporting many people affected by trauma.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as WA LMHC, and she practices in Washington state.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on the situation.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Mary?

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