Mary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Hi there, I'm Mary! It really can be hard to be human. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or exhausted from carrying stress that never seems to let up. Life’s experiences—past and present—shape how we cope, relate, and move forward. If you’re ready to better understand yourself, reduce the intensity of anxiety or discouragement, and build tools that actually fit your life, therapy can be a powerful next step toward feeling steadier and more aligned with your goals.
I work with adults using cognitive therapy through a strengths-based, solution-focused lens. One of my biggest strengths is building genuine rapport—you can expect warmth, safety, and collaboration from day one. Together, we’ll create a clear, practical plan tailored to you and your goals.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, capable, and supported, I’d love to connect. Click the "website" link to schedule a session and take the first step toward meaningful change.
Call or Email Mary Fortson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (855) 957-0366
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Mary Fortson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 957-0366
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / CSW.09925967 Mary Elizabeth Fortson
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended University of Georgia, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2010
- License: Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists CSW004998 / 2026
- License: California Board of Behavioral Sciences LCSW 76147 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mary Fortson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 957-0366
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Women's Issues
- Stress
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- First Responders
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Mary Fortson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 957-0366
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Age
Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Psychoeducation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mary Fortson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (855) 957-0366
Location
Additional Location
Pasadena, CA 91101
(855) 957-0366