Mary Walters

My role as a therapist is to establish a secure, nurturing environment, one that allows for vulnerability, risk-taking, ambiguity and discomfort, one that fuels self-exploration and promotes healing. I view the therapeutic alliance as being mutual and collaborative and aim for therapy to be an empowering, dynamic process driven by the client’s therapeutic goals. I believe the greater the collaboration between Therapist and Client, the more effective the process will be. My theoretical approach is both holistic and integrative, with roots in CBT, ACT and relational-cultural theory, all within a mind-body framework. I trained at one of the nation’s leading eating disorder treatment centers, as well as the VA Medical Center Substance Abuse Program. In addition to treating these conditions, I also work with individuals facing difficult life stressors, those struggling with interpersonal relationships, and those seeking to enhance their wellbeing. Regardless of what brings someone to therapy, I seek to honor an individual’s distinct needs, problems, and contexts, always with a focus on integration of the mind-body connection. If therapy is something you are considering, please feel free to reach out, even if you just have questions about the process. I’m happy to connect with you!