Mary E Basham is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Men's Issues, Parenting, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
With nearly 30 years of experience counseling couples, my practice centers on guiding partners to uncover and address patterns of relating that hold you back from having loving relationships. Unhealthy patterns find their way into your partnership, creating a viscous cycle of conflict, distancing and withdrawal over time. I often see couples in which one of you may have lost hope and is contemplating divorce. In this situation, I will guide you through a process of “Discernment Counseling” to gain clarity and confidence in making a thoughtful decision. My approach with couples is to create a safe space that is free of both judgement and side taking. I will be actively engaged in supporting each of you to look inward at your own contribution to the problems, and to develop the courage to speak honestly to each other rather than reacting with anger, silence and/or retreat. Deciding to make a call for help with your relationship is a powerful step and one that often takes years. Once that