Mary Spurlin , LPC

Mary Spurlin is a Texas-licensed LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 11 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and the process of grieving and loss. Mary centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries strengths that can be leaned on during difficult times.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with empathic support, helping clients identify meaningful goals and develop tools to manage emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. Mary emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to set the pace and direction of therapy while offering guidance based on clinical training and experience.

In addition to grief and trauma work, Mary attends to concerns such as self-esteem, anger, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and women's health matters. She aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can explore difficult feelings, reclaim agency, and move toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Approaches to Healing Online with Mary Spurlin

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching skills to manage reactions and build healthier routines.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapy that supports processing distressing memories. It aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the emotional responses they trigger, often helping people feel less overwhelmed by past events.

Mary approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that the best therapeutic path depends on an individual's needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to determine which methods or combination of methods fit best, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints, so people can continue care in ways that fit their daily lives.