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Mara Swan, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Mara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Mara. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maryland

Recent reviews

Mara has been a lifechanger

Reviewed December 2023

Mara is objective, consistent and attentive to my needs while still being direct on helping me with the issues I am processing. She is amazing.

Reviewed March 2023

More about Mara

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 2pm.

I have been in practice since 2000. My specialties include PTSD and ADHD (all ages), executive and business coaching. I am licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist. The population I work with is ages 6 to elder.

I bring 20 years of experience to each session. As a seasoned therapist you and I will work together to make a plan to attain your goals. Health care providers and first responders are also welcome. This has been a trying time for all involved. I am accepting new patients.

I believe in treating the whole person. It is important to incorporate wellness coaching. We might discuss diet, exercise and emotional concerns. The mind body connection is vastly important. Finding alignment between these two may have a significant possitive effect.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Coaching ADHD Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Expats Family of origin issues Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Life purpose Midlife crisis Military and veterans issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Mara Swan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689745713.

  • LCPC · Maryland · LC1986 · Expires January 2025

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 Mara Swan

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

20 reviews

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Mara has been a lifechanger

Reviewed December 2023

Mara is objective, consistent and attentive to my needs while still being direct on helping me with the issues I am processing. She is amazing.

Reviewed March 2023

Mara is objective, sensitive, straight talking but not aggressive. She is super.

Reviewed November 2022

Mara is great and very helpful.

Reviewed September 2022

Mara is a professional and well versatile therapist. Her experience has helped me have a more positive outlook on the possibilities to be a healthier human. I look forward to the results as I continue to grow!

Reviewed August 2022

Mara listens and is respectful of my opinion and thoughts.

Reviewed August 2022

I have been meeting with Mara for two months now, and I have learned much more than I ever imagined I would! She informs you about your body and relates what you are experiencing within your surroundings to control your mind, body, and soul. She has recommended many great outside resources to help me improve myself, such as my sleep; I now sleep much better based on her recommendation. Her positivity and knowledge keeps me motivated to stay positive and improve myself constantly with my intuitions. Today was my first session where I was not positive and in a lot of pain, and she immediately helped me alleviate the situation, pain, and headspace I was in within one session. I am grateful for that and for her guidance to help me take control of myself and set boundaries to improve my health and self-esteem. I wholeheartedly recommend her to be your weekly guide through life if you are like me, who doesn't feel like you need help or want to improve but are unsure how.

Reviewed June 2022

She has been really knowledgeable and patient with my problems, it has been a great experience overall.

Reviewed June 2022

My time with Mara has been by far the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. She is highly educated and has years of experience to back her up. I’ve never felt lead astray by her words. She always makes me feel better and I whole heartedly believe she truly wants to see me succeed in my mental health journey. There’s no doubt she listens, understands and makes her recommendations tuned toward me. Which I find to be an incredibly special skill set. I know she is talking to me with her advice and it directly relates to me. Not just something spoken from a book. I have come further in my journey to better mental health with Mada than with anything else I’ve ever tried. I’m so happy to have someone who cares, like genuinely cares.

Reviewed May 2022

My experience here has been amazing so far

Reviewed May 2022

Mara's advice is so helpful and has given me so many tools to improve my day to day life. I feel so comfortable during every session and I don't get anxiety about therapy anymore!

Reviewed May 2022

She is the best!

Reviewed April 2022

I feel very confident with Mara’s skill. We connect well together and therapy is going well. I feel enlightened and empowered to conquer my challenges.

Reviewed April 2022

I didn't know what was wrong with me. After talking to Mara for a while, she suggested I look into treatment for adult ADD, something that would have never occurred to me and the medication has helped immensely as has knowing what the problem is.

Reviewed March 2022

I have worked with 2 other therapists and 3rd time is the charm. Mara Swan has been a great match for me. She is very understanding and I love the way she wants to heal every part of you.

Reviewed March 2022

Been talking to Mara for months now. She’s so understanding and personable. She gives wonderful practical advice and I highly recommend to anyone who wants tips & actionable feedback on how to improve their lives

Reviewed March 2022

Great connection

Reviewed March 2022

Highly knowledgeable on a variety of topics. Has resources for additional information that she freely shares. Encouraging and attentive during sessions. Thank you!

Reviewed February 2022

She’s absolutely amazing! Highly recommend.

Reviewed January 2022

If I need more talk therapy, hopefully Mara is available because she has been a very wonderful therapist match for me. Having such a great match, I feel, helped me heal through some stuff much faster bc I was never looked at strange for any of my life thoughts or choices so I could be confident in myself and what I had to do without much static disrupting my signals/thoughts/processing. THANK YOU MARA!!!!!

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mara Swan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Mara Swan 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 Mara Swan speak?

Mara Swan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Mara Swan have?

Mara Swan has 20 years of experience.

Where is Mara Swan licensed to practice?

Mara Swan is licensed to practice in Maryland.

Does Mara Swan accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Mara Swan does not accept 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 Mara Swan offer?

Mara Swan offers clients Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Mara Swan?

Mara Swan 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 Mara Swan?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.