Mari Kline LCSW #88620
Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you! My name is Mari. With 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of engaging in diverse roles across various settings. My journey has led me through non-profit organizations, the criminal justice system, military, psychiatric hospitals, county agencies, and private practice.
Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to share knowledge of clinical assessments, diagnoses, and interventions, as a guest lecturer at local universities and contribute to local news, both in writing and in-person. My passion lies in working with adults, older adults, and couples navigating emotional distress related to grief and loss, life transitions, aging, family conflict, separation and divorce, parenting, and depression.
CLINICAL FOCUS
| ANXIETY | DEPRESSION | COUPLES/RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING | GRIEF AND LOSS | COUNSELING FOR OLDER ADULTS (55 AND OVER) |
| LIFE TRANSITIONS | ISSUES RELATED TO AGING | FAMILY CONFLICT | SEPARATION AND DIVORCE | PARENTING |
MY APPROACH
| COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) | DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) |
| ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT) | SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY (SFT) |
| GOTTMAN METHOD | |
MY PHILOSOPHY ON THE THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE AND CHANGE
In therapy, I believe in honoring each individual's unique story and to understand its impact on thoughts, feelings, and coping mechanisms. My commitment is to guide clients through discomfort towards relief, identify unhelpful patterns, explore barriers, and develop adaptive coping skills together.
Bringing together academic and professional experiences, I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, SFT, ACT, and the Gottman Method with an authentic and decisive style. Clients often find comfort in sharing with me, trusting my process, and appreciating my attention to detail. I use humor and warmth to cultivate a genuine connection and engaging environment.
Ultimately, my goal is to collaborate with clients to improve mood, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Ensuring a good fit between therapist and client is crucial for successful therapy. We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good match. Taking this FIRST step to seek support is important, and we are honored to guide you on your path towards healing and personal growth.
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
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