Mary Egger , LCPC, LPC

Mary Egger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 12 years of professional experience in mental health care in Kansas. She has spent a significant portion of her career supporting children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, working directly with individuals as well as with their families to address developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs.

Mary is also a Registered Play Therapist, bringing specialized training in play-based approaches to her work. She often incorporates play therapy techniques in online sessions, using directive and age-appropriate activities to help people of different ages process anxiety, fears, and other challenges. Play can be a useful way to access thoughts and feelings that are difficult to express with words alone.

In her practice Mary aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strategies that fit their lives. Mary recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and she affirms clients for taking that initial step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mary Egger

Mary integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the work and the therapist offers understanding and support - this approach can support self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy with Mary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to connect. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.