Mary Alice, is kind, listens, considerate and supportive which is what I need this year completing an MFA in studio art and being a mom, grandmom, of a very large family.
Mary Alice Emert, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 29 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
Mary Alice was a great fit for me! I learned a great deal from our session and plan on meeting with her again soon. Her kindness and true caring nature spoke loudly throughout our time together!
More about Mary
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hello, my name is Mary Alice Emert. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. I earned a Bachelor degree in Sociology at University of Pittsburgh and a Master Degree in Social Work also at University of Pittsburgh. While there I earned a certificate in Child Welfare.
My experience is in individual, couples and family counseling. I have owned my own private practice for nearly 20 years in which I have been successful in helping people sort out some of their unique life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, parenting issues and many others.
I believe in treating my clients with genuine care, compassion and respect. I do this utilizing a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, insight oriented therapy, structural therapy and others. While the details of your unique situation may be different than others, I assure you I will do my very best to help you find comfort and peace in your life situation.
While it is a difficult decision to reach out for help, that is the biggest step toward attaining your treatment goals. Having taken that step we can begin to develop a strong therapeutic relationship. We will begin that relationship by building trust in the fact that our work together will be completely confidential and professional as well as competent. My compassion for others, my professional experience and life experience has provided me with the tools necessary to help meet your expectations. I do look forward to working with you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Domestic violence
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Mary Alice Emert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033170451.
- LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW014717 · Expires February 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 Mary Alice Emert
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Mary Alice, is kind, listens, considerate and supportive which is what I need this year completing an MFA in studio art and being a mom, grandmom, of a very large family.
Mary Alice was a great fit for me! I learned a great deal from our session and plan on meeting with her again soon. Her kindness and true caring nature spoke loudly throughout our time together!
I am early on into the counseling process however I feel that she has already helped me in identifying needs and coming up with goals and staying on track during therapy sessions. I am very hopeful in this process.
I think she was caring and understanding and she’s good at her job
Mary is an amazing therapist, well versed, well spoken, empathetic and listens well. I only had a few sessions, but during that time, I learned much from Mary, and she knew what way to point the conversation to get me answers I needed. I highly recommend Mary and appreciate her work ethic.
Lovely person, receptive to my concerns
MaryAlice is a brilliant therapist that has reliable techniques to help you push through your struggles. She teaches you to be brave and honor yourself and God through the process. If you're looking for a therapist that is a great communicator that will help you push to your next God-given assignment, Mary Alice is a great counselor that loves the Lord.
Mary Alice is a great counselor and very wise. She takes time to listen but also gives very good advice and has helped me navigate some of of my anxieties. Although she may not be holding my hand through life, I’m confident that with the tools she gave me that I can live life more fully and without much worry. She helped me realize that anxiety is not always a bad thing. I like that she is a believer and has used some biblical principles to counsel me.
Mary is exactly what I need. She is kind and wise and gives me more in 30 minutes than I believed possible. Very grateful to have found such a good match in her.
I am very happy with Mary Alice as my therapist
Mary is great and very obviously has a lot of experience!!
Takes time to listen to your concerns and what you are experiencing before offering solutions and perspective
I love working with her, she is so understanding and lets me work through my problems by offering different suggestions to try before I react.
The best!
I absolutely love coming to therapy each week and hearing Mary’s perspective. I have grown in many ways.
I absolutely love the therapist I was matched with, she has already helped me in so many ways and I look forward to each session we have. I was very sick my last session and she wished me a speedy recovery. That made me feel like someone really cared Thank You
She is great. Genuine, feels you. Love her approach and suggestions
Mary has been very supportive and understanding. I find her feedback to be positive and makes me feel encouraged, I’ve really loved working with her.
Mary is fantastic. She actually listens and doesn’t just glaze over topics, she really gets in there to get a broader range of perspective to accommodate personal need. She is understanding and attentive and really knows how to navigate a healthy conversation.
I would highly recommend Mary, she has helped me out tremendously in the short time that I have had her as a therapist. She’s very attentive to your needs and concerns even when you don’t know what they be at that time yourself. I have gone through dozens of therapist over the last 10 hrs just to find a new time and time again to the point where I would dread having a therapy session. Now with Mary as my therapist I actually look forward to my sessions. So a big thank you to this program and Mary!
She’s great! Third therapist I’ve ever worked with and my favorite!
Mary Alice is a God send. I look forward to our weekly sessions. She really supports me and helps me think of things in a different way that brings me peace and comfort. I can’t imagine my journey in life without her being apart of it in helping me!
Mary Alice is an excellent listener and is able to help me understand and work through my anxiety. She has provided me with exactly the kind of support I asked for and needed during a pretty difficult time. She is kind and sincere and has been a strong support as I work on my mental health.
Valuable insight and support
She has been very supported through my moments of my anxiety.Her support helped me overcome my moments of mixed feelings.I will for ever appreciate her attentions she had for me.
Very happy to connect with Mary. Well experienced, easy to talk to and very helpful. I would definitely recommend working with Mary.
Mary Alice has had a very strong positive influence on me. She is very caring and listens intently. I would recommend her to anyone. Talking with her feels like I'm talking with my best friend!
She is easy to talk to. Understanding. Gives suggestions on how to help with the issue you are facing. I feel very comfortable with her and honestly feel like she’s a friend even after only one session so far.
Mary Alice is a great counselor, she’s helped me immensely the past few weeks. Very supportive, and very helpful.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mary Alice Emert offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Mary Alice Emert 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 Mary Alice Emert speak?
Mary Alice Emert speaks English.
How many years of experience does Mary Alice Emert have?
Mary Alice Emert has 25 years of experience.
Where is Mary Alice Emert licensed to practice?
Mary Alice Emert is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Mary Alice Emert accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Mary Alice Emert 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 Mary Alice Emert offer?
Mary Alice Emert offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Mary Alice Emert?
Mary Alice Emert 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 Mary Alice Emert?
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