Name: Mary Carpenter

Degree: Master of Social Work (MSW)

License: (LMSW)     

Specialties:

Mary works with children, adolescents and adults with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger, oppositional behavior, stress management, sexual abuse, parenting issues, mood disorders, social and communication skills.  She is comfortable using a Biblical/scriptural approach if it is appropriate.

Biographical Information:

Mary graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s of Social Work in 1999 and received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Missouri State in 2001.  She understands the importance of looking at individual issues as well as environmental impact on the client’s overall growth and well-being.  Mary uses a supportive, cognitive-behavioral approach in therapy and is very passionate about promoting personal growth and self-awareness in her clients.

Mary has experience working in psychiatric hospitals and currently teaches psychology-related undergraduate courses at a local college.  She has a very well-rounded approach to counseling drawing from both her formal education and her life experiences.  Mary is married and is the mother to two children.  She is very involved in her church in various roles including teaching high school age students.