Dr. Mary Ann Hensley , LMHC, LPC

Dr. Mary Ann Hensley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who brings more than 22 years of clinical experience supporting children, teens, and adults. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, and low self-esteem, and she focuses on equipping each person with practical tools to navigate obstacles and improve overall quality of life.

Dr. Hensley emphasizes a collaborative, compassionate approach that meets clients where they are and helps them move toward a more fulfilling life. She recognizes that taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she aims to provide steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Her practice attends to a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, stress management, and coping with life transitions.

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials, which indicate licensure to provide professional counseling and mental health services. Dr. Hensley is committed to helping clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and find meaningful ways to address the challenges they face.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Mary Ann Hensley uses evidence-informed methods to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and practice accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions aligned with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted strategies to address the effects of traumatic experiences and supports recovery from post-traumatic stress and trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Hensley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as progress is made. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping the plan of care.

Online therapy with Dr. Hensley is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for scheduling and communication. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from different settings and to continue care around work, family, and other responsibilities.