Mary Dellinger, LPC

Mary Dellinger is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people feel and act. She uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques to help clients manage stress, anxiety, anger, and changes in life. Mary writes plainly and listens carefully so parents and busy adults can talk through what matters most to them.

Mary blends several approaches rather than relying on one method. She draws on client-centered work to follow the person's lead and build trust. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift daily habits that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are added to calm the nervous system and improve sleep and focus.

Her work often addresses relationships, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and addictive behaviors. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, chronic illness, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. Mary pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they come up in a person's story.

Mary has been practicing for 10 years in South Carolina as an LPC. She meets people where they are and tailors the pace and tools to their needs. Sessions emphasize small, manageable changes people can use between meetings.

To begin, she asks about current struggles and what a better week would look like. From there she helps set practical steps, tracks progress, and revises the plan as needed. The focus stays on improving thoughts and everyday habits that make life feel more manageable.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems active and teaches practical skills to test and change those patterns. Mindfulness therapy adds brief exercises to calm attention and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting what is useful over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week and reduces travel time. It can also allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight or a session without video when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist during intake about how to shape sessions so they work with your day-to-day life.