Mary Miller, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 21 years in practice

Mary Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149-012378 · expires November 2027
LCSW, Montana: BBH-LCSW-LIC-23859 · expires December 2026
LCSW, Indiana: 34009842A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1356322804 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Mary

Mary Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. She works one person at a time to make sense of difficult feelings and practical problems. Her approach is straightforward and caring for anyone seeking steadier emotional footing.

She uses clear, short-term tools when they help. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and on Mindfulness techniques to reduce overwhelm.

Background and approach

She also brings in psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns that affect relationships and mood. Mary trained for her Master of Social Work at Aurora University in Illinois. She has held licenses in Illinois and Montana and has worked in school and community settings, including time on the Blackfeet Reservation.

She currently practices from Indiana and speaks English. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings. That might mean building coping plans for panic, practicing simple mindfulness exercises, or trying new ways to talk with a partner or family member.

She pays attention to how life stress, work demands, and grief show up in day-to-day living. She also supports people facing first responder stress, gender dysphoria concerns, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and end-of-life issues. Mary aims to help clients notice patterns, try small changes, and find more balance as they move through life transitions.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Mary names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens closely and helps people find their own solutions rather than pushing a fixed plan, which can help with relationship concerns and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses simple exercises and steps to shift unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits individual needs and preferences.

Online sessions make it easier to keep therapy consistent. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send updates, practice skills, or check in between meetings. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family life, or busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mary commonly address?

Mary works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems, plus issues like sleep, eating, parenting, and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using short exercises, discussion, and between-session tasks to build new habits and coping skills.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 21 years in social work, including school and community roles, and experience supporting survivors of assault and people with PTSD and grief.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LCSW licenses in Illinois and Montana and currently practices in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she provide?

Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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