Where Mary stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Hawaii / MHC609
- NPI
- 1184343246
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Mary
Mary Dowdle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with 13 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and codependency. She works in English and sees local clients in Hawaii.
Mary keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She listens first, then helps people sort what matters most to them. Practical steps and small experiments are common in her work so clients can test new ways of coping between meetings.
Her main methods combine client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing. That means she will reflect what a person says, look at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and use guided questions to build motivation for change. The focus is on skills you can use in everyday life.
Mary emphasizes respect and sensitivity during sessions. She aims to reduce shame and guilt so people can make clearer choices. Work often covers setting boundaries, changing people-pleasing habits, and responding differently to stress or cravings.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking so arrangements fit your routine.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them understand their feelings and priorities. This approach supports people who struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, and relationship patterns by keeping the conversation grounded in their experience.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and behavior. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying new responses, and using short exercises between sessions to test what changes are helpful for stress, anxiety, sleep, or addictive urges.
Motivational interviewing uses guided questions to boost a person's own reasons for change. It can be useful when motivation is mixed or when someone feels stuck about cutting back on substances, setting boundaries, or changing patterns of caretaking.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the approach as things evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use their available breaks more effectively.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and codependency.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and interactive, using client-centered listening alongside CBT and motivational interviewing techniques to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Hawaii as an LMHC and practices there.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.