Brilliant therapist, responds to what i need each session with respect and experience.
Mary Van Hooser, LISW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 33 reviews
- Great news, Mary is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Ohio
Recent reviews
I have been in therapy for 9 years with different therapists, my experience with Mary was one of the best. She is very kind, good at slowing things down and shows you how to change your situation. She is also really good at listening without being judgmental. Absolutely recommend her!
More about Mary
- 35 years' experience
- Female
- LISW
I have a wide variety of experience in working with people who are feeling discouraged, overwhelmed and traumatized and are in need of support and coping skills. I also work with people with more serious and chronic mental health disorders by giving them support and encouragement to live in the community and live their life to the fullest. My approach is to help a person talk about their mental health at their own pace, what helps them feel safe and calm and how to do this in a way that makes them feel less stigmatized and gain support and strength through sharing their experience.
I also enjoy working with family members of people that are in recovery for a serious mental illness. I have my own lived experience and feel it makes me more empathetic and understanding as a practitioner. I also am a veteran and can work with veterans by understanding some of their culture.
I have been a social worker in the field of mental health for 35 plus years but more importantly I am a spouse, mother, sibling and co worker. I have experienced a lot including severe mental illness with a sibling, drug addiction with a family member, LGBTQ and teenage years. These are all people I love and have learned that life comes at people of all walks of life and I am very non judgmental because of that. I am good at putting myself in others shoes and have experienced first hand the stigma, stereotypes and misinformation people from all walks of like can encounter.
My approach to helping others is to listen and explore current and past history to help gain insight and put problem solving, client-centered solutions into place. I am seen as having a calming influence on others and generally am able to get others to open up and share their concerns. I am a very open transparent person and I look forward to working with people from all walks of life. Please consider me in your selection of a therapist and I will work hard to assist you in overcoming hardships and obstacles to reach a happier more fulfilling place in your life.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Mary Van Hooser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376645622.
- LISW · Ohio · I.0009592-SUPV · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Mary Van Hooser
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Brilliant therapist, responds to what i need each session with respect and experience.
I have been in therapy for 9 years with different therapists, my experience with Mary was one of the best. She is very kind, good at slowing things down and shows you how to change your situation. She is also really good at listening without being judgmental. Absolutely recommend her!
Mary has been great!
Mary is great at listening and she has a calming demeanor and understands my concerns. I reached out to her when I needed help more than ever, and I have improved greatly while meeting with her.
Amazing listener and very helpful responses
She's a Godsent
Very easy to talk to and open up to.
Mary is great, she understand what I'm trying to say even when it hard to find words.
I have not been the most reliable for making all of my sessions with Mary, and she has shown so much patience and understanding that I really feel compelled to come back to her when I can make a booking. Any time I have spoken with her, I have come away feeling more certain of myself and with higher confidence that I will make it through the week. Mary has been an amazing communicator for me and I just feel very lucky to have found a therapist that I can fully share all my concerns and darkest thoughts. I feel safe. Thank you, Mary - you've been really helping me through this.
Mary is one of the most professional and compassionate therapist I’ve ever come in contact with. She loves to listen to, offer insight, and gives me tools to work on things I struggle with. I really value a therapist that takes the time to really get to know my case even if that’s a few sessions, which Mary has done. I highly recommend her for future individuals seeking help!
The world needs more people like her in it. In the short time that we've met and spoke, she had helped my change/save my life, in ways she doesn't realize.... I am forever and truly grateful to of met her
Mary is literally outstanding! She wants to understand your thoughts and feelings about whatever you’re going through and she’s great to work with! Her approach may seem slow to start with, but it gives her the knowledge she needs to help you out. I couldn’t ask for anyone better than Mary, she’s been on my side since day one and with her help I know I can accomplish anything
She is a great professional that offers wisdom, opennes, tools, etc in a caring way. I am happy I got matched with her.
I am really happy with my experience with Mary and BetterHelp. My previous attempts at therapy just didn't work out until I found this service. Mary is a very warm and understanding person and I was able to feel very comfortable and to let my walls come down. This is essential to being able to really share and get the best therapy experience. 10/10!
mary is a great therapist and an awesome person. i have only had a few sessions with her but i already feel comfortable sharing with her.
Mary was great ! I had a few sessions and the feedback and interaction was very positive !
Mary is a wonderful therapist. She listens well, and is thoughtful and warm. I highly recommend her.
I’ve only had Mary for a few sessions so far and she is one of the most compassionate and sweetest people I’ve ever met! She truly listens to her clients and seeks to understand their issues to help them through whatever it is they need to get through. I’m beyond happy with Mary as my therapist and can’t recommend her enough!!
Mary is great to talk with she has helped me with some adult parenting issues I was upset about in addition to feeling depressed and alone during a time that I’ve changed careers and actively seeking employment. Mary is relatable and offers different ways of thinking and processing through life’s challenges. You won’t be disappointed working with Mary!
Mary is kind, listens and addresses my concerns and issues so throughly, she is intelligent and gentle with her approach and extremely honest with me. I trust her and have benefitted from working with her.
Mary is always there for you when you need anything, she listens to your concerns and helps you solve your issues. She is great!!!
I feel that Mary listens to my concerns. Mary understands the areas in which I struggle but she doesn't let me languish there. She is good at listening to me but also pointing out why my thinking may not be rational. I believe, on some level, I know that but having someone point it out helps me to look at the situation differently.
Mary is such a gentle soul and a great listener. She instantly made me feel better, providing really constructive advice I could implement immediately that improved my life situation. She's empathetic and helpful. Would recommend her services to anyone as a great counsellor and confidant.
Very understanding, very supportive. Has helped me fight the 'gaslighting'
Mary is absolutely amazing, and by far the absolute greatest at what she does! I would definitely recommend her especially if ur uncomfortable talking with someone bout ur issues
Mary has been a big help and I really appreciate our time together.
Mary is wonderful! She listens to my concerns and is able to give me great insight on any issues I’m facing. This is my first experience with therapy and I feel very lucky that I was given Mary. She’s extremely professional, non-judgmental and very comforting.
Pleasant and easy to talk to. Thanks
I found Mary delightful. When we spoke the first time,I knew we were a match. Being able to relate to one's therapist is key to making progress. I am really grateful for the effort Mary has made to find time to fit me in ASAP.
Very kind, makes me feel comfortable, and listens very well.
Mary is a really great counselor and she helped me get my medication straight she know from the beginning that there is something wrong with my medication she listens to me and she knows very well what I am talking about and she helped me get through a lot in a short amount of time that I never thought I would be able to over come or at least be able to manage. I am so very thankful to her, I love our sessions it's always positive and productive and it makes me dig deeper and help me more to resolve my issues. I would recommend her for any of my friends she's amazing words would not justify her.
You're great, thank you very much.
Couldn't have asked for a better counselor to have been paired with. I've felt comfortable from the beginning. If you have reservations about speaking with a counselor; I have to say you should push yourself to do it. The only regret to have is not checking in on yourself from a professional view. Thank you Mary for making me feel at ease and being so prompt and personable. Always checking in with no pressure for me to be prompt in my returned response.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mary Van Hooser offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Mary Van Hooser works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Mary Van Hooser speak?
Mary Van Hooser speaks English.
How many years of experience does Mary Van Hooser have?
Mary Van Hooser has 35 years of experience.
Where is Mary Van Hooser licensed to practice?
Mary Van Hooser is licensed to practice in Ohio.
Does Mary Van Hooser accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Mary Van Hooser accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Mary Van Hooser offer?
Mary Van Hooser offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Mary Van Hooser?
Mary Van Hooser can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Mary Van Hooser?
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