- Caring and interactive
- Mind-body-spirit approach
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Dr. Mary Del Vecchio helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She meets people who are facing grief, addiction, trauma, workplace strain, or questions about intimacy and self-worth. Her tone is caring and interactive, aimed at practical steps that make daily life easier.
Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with three decades in counseling work. She also holds a master's degree in theology, a Pastoral Ministry Certificate, and a national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Her experience spans chronic illness, emotional abuse, parenting concerns, and career issues.
In sessions she uses a client-centered, solution-focused style. That means listening first, then working together on specific skills and goals. She draws on Mindfulness Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to help shift thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.
Her background includes faith-informed Christian Counseling for those who want it, and she takes a whole-person view that links mind, body, and spirit. She emphasizes respect, kindness, and teamwork while teaching practical coping tools.
People who prefer straightforward guidance and steady support may find her approach helpful. She practices in Minnesota and brings long experience to issues like abandonment, family of origin concerns, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. It helps people feel heard and then identify the goals they want to work toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused method that helps some people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and the issue at hand. Sessions may blend approaches over time so people get practical tools alongside deeper processing when needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. Because specific session formats are not listed here, confirm the current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches for remote work to focus on skills practice, emotional processing, and problem solving in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting questions, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and life changes. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, and career or workplace issues.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The style is caring and interactive with a client-centered, solution-focused emphasis. She uses practical skills and mindfulness to help people make changes in day-to-day life.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 30 years of experience working in the counseling field across a range of concerns and settings.
What credentials and where is the therapist based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.