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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Aging and caregiving
About Mary
LCSW in Virginia with 40 years of clinical experience, Mary Buntin focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with compassion fatigue and supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns. Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify strengths and build practical coping skills.
Mary helps people who are moving into retirement and adjusting to life as an older adult. She also supports caregivers managing the strain of caring for someone with a degenerative illness. Her work includes addressing chronic pain, illness, and disability challenges as they affect mood and daily routines.
In sessions she emphasizes the relationship a person has with themselves and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on clear steps and coping strategies rather than abstract theories. She talks through concrete ways to reduce stress and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Mary draws on decades of practical experience to guide people through grief and major life transitions. She helps people name feelings like guilt, shame, and isolation, and she offers ways to practice self-kindness and forgiveness. Her approach is steady and focused on what someone can do next.
People who choose Mary can expect a process that explores current struggles, personal strengths, and doable changes. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
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How Mary applies treatments and what online sessions involve
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical tools and coping strategies. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies specific stressors and builds step-by-step plans to reduce their impact. This helps with everyday anxiety, overwhelm, and the task-based demands of caregiving.Another approach centers on grief-focused support, where conversations track the changes a person faces and create routines that ease daily life. This style helps people make small adjustments after loss or during major life transitions, such as retirement or changing health needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and checking what feels most useful over several sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be a practical way to keep consistent contact while managing caregiving duties or health constraints.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, guilt and shame, isolation, midlife concerns, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on identifying strengths and practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear steps and manageable strategies rather than technical language.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical practice. That experience includes work with grief, life transitions, and caregiver challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the booking process.
How do I begin work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and lets you book the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.