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01About Mary
Dr. Mary Farag greets people who are feeling stuck in their relationships, struggling with self-esteem, or dealing with depression. She communicates directly and respectfully, helping clients name what feels difficult and decide what to try next.
Her style is warm and practical, with a focus on clear goals and steady progress. Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship and intimacy concerns, family-related stress, and issues around identity and confidence.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Conversations are tailored to each person - no one-size-fits-all plans.
She helps people develop tools for communication, manage strong emotions, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. Common themes she addresses include attachment and abandonment worries, guilt and shame, control and impulsivity, and life transitions such as divorce or midlife shifts. She also helps with body image and men’s issues when they come up in a person’s story.
Mary encourages clients to take small, practical steps between sessions. She adjusts pace and focus as needs change. People who want straightforward guidance, honest feedback, and a steady therapeutic partner often find her approach helpful.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00562100 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1568730794 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on helping people change patterns in everyday life. One common approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns - it looks at how early connections affect trust and closeness now, and helps people try different ways of relating. Another practical approach centers on skills building for communication and emotion management - it teaches specific strategies for handling conflict, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving conversation habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify priorities, test what helps, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to share goals and preferences so the therapist can tailor sessions in a way that feels useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls let people practice conversation skills in real time and get immediate feedback. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is not possible or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to check in during busy days. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps people with relationship and intimacy difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional concerns include attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is straightforward and practical. She listens closely, identifies repeating patterns, and works with each person to set reasonable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and personal issues. Her experience includes supporting people through divorce, midlife shifts, and chronic health challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a New Jersey LPC credential and practices from New Jersey.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be offered across borders according to scheduling and licensing allowances.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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