Mary Dodge-Smith is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Parenting, School Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Seeking therapy is difficult. We may have overloaded friends in discussing our troubles. We need an objective person to listen, understand. Sometimes old and new issues get entangled. A person may have experienced poor treatment in the past. These issues improve when a person works with a supportive, caring therapist who feels safe and non- judgemental. A therapist can become a source of caring support. Identifying factors blocking the way forward is necessary to prioritize the interventions needed; that step is also a relief. Change comes about through small steps and working on issues one at a time. I work with children (< 6) and families to make a plan to assist each family member. I apply that learning to all age adults. Some bright students find college difficult. The more rigorous demands illuminate learning issues . Adult transitions (divorce, illness, job loss) are complicated by earlier stresses All people have difficulties and been "wounded" as we grow. Support a