
Dr. Mary Woodson
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Transform your life with compassionate care. Specialized Mental Health services for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Communities. Let's journey together to wellness!
Hello! I’m a dedicated and compassionate counselor committed to helping you achieve your best self. With extensive experience in treating a wide variety of neurodivergent, mood, and personality disorders, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My practice integrates a range of evidence-based treatment methods, ensuring that each session is personalized for optimal results. I specialize in supporting college students through their transitions, aiding in both their mental well-being and academic success. Understanding the unique pressures faced by students, I offer strategies helping you thrive in both your personal and academic life. What sets my practice apart is my deep commitment to inclusivity and individualized care. I have a particular focus on serving the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, creating a safe and affirming space where all clients feel understood and supported. My goal is to empower you on your journey to wellness, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your challenges and develop effective coping strategies. Let's work together to acheive your goals!
Practice hours
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Polyamorous relationship
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Schizoaffective
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Family Systems Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalysis
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHCS
S15405, North Carolina
Certificates
NCC
National Board of Certified Counselors
Education
East Carolina University
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2019