Mary Mcfarland Riedel, LCSW

Licensed in California · 4 years in practice

Mary Mcfarland Riedel is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 96471 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1336589696 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Mary

Mary Mcfarland Riedel is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. She aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming and offers steady support through change.

She keeps sessions straightforward and down-to-earth. Conversations are a chance to talk through what is most troubling and to try small experiments between meetings.

Background and approach

She helps people notice patterns, build confidence, and find easier ways to handle difficult days. Mary favors a collaborative style. She listens first, then works with clients to set goals that matter to them.

Progress is measured in real-life changes like calmer reactions, clearer communication, or better coping when stress peaks. Her background includes four years of clinical experience and practice in California as an LCSW, which she uses to guide assessments and treatment planning. Her work has included helping people with body image, eating and food-related issues, caregiver stress, and workplace challenges.

Sessions may address practical concerns such as money and financial stress, fatherhood issues, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She supports women and young adults through transitions and offers tools to improve communication and reduce conflict. Mary aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings can be named and next steps can be tried.

That approach is intended to help people move toward a more manageable, satisfying life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and what online therapy looks like

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood; this involves identifying unhelpful patterns and testing new responses in daily life. Another approach emphasizes processing experiences related to trauma and abuse in a paced way so memories and reactions feel more manageable over time.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they choose methods that fit the client's needs and adjust them as progress occurs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need brief, on-the-go support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments and let people continue care from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family conflict. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on talking through problems, setting practical goals, and trying small changes between appointments.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

She works with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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