Apraxis Center

Meet Mary: Your Guide on the Journey to Wholeness!!

"It seems to me that the good life is not any fixed state … The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." – Carl Rogers.

Welcome to a space where the journey to mental and emotional wellness is embraced as a continuous process. Mary believes that therapy is akin to a trek up a mountain, where the true transformation lies in the preparation, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating the small victories along the way. She is here to support you in setting a direction toward wholeness and peace in your relationships and communities.

Whether this is your first time coming to therapy or you are continuing your journey, Mary is passionate about walking alongside you. She empowers her clients to uncover their strengths, experience freedom and healing through meaningful connections, and grow in joy and hope for the person they are becoming. With a foundation of authenticity, grace, acceptance, humor, and curiosity, Mary strives to cultivate spaces where all people feel fully seen, heard, known, and valued.

Specialties

- Depression
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Spiritual Growth and Wellness
- Personal Growth and Development
- Parent/Adolescent Relationships
- Young Adult Life Challenges
- Identity and Self-Esteem Issues
- Burnout

Trainings, Theories + Modalities

- Person-Centered
- Attachment Theory
- Interpersonal Psychodynamic

Education

Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (expected 2025) – Richmont Graduate University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Georgia, 2018, Athens, GA

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a graduate certificate in Child and Adolescent Counseling, Mary is currently interning under the direct supervision of Becky Wofford, MA, LMFT.

The journey awaits! Embrace the process of self-discovery, healing, and growth with Mary by your side. Let's navigate the twists and turns together and set a direction towards a life of authenticity and fulfillment

Our ethos is ecological - we understand the inherent interconnectedness of all things, and that our individual + collective well-being is contingent on having healthy relationships to self, others and nature. Learn more about our services at our website.

Save the date! We are launching our Basecamp program this summer from June 17th - June 22nd! 🏕️

This week will be filled with activities like hiking, climbing, rafting, and kayaking, combined with therapeutic support and self confidence. Plus, a memorable overnight stay to wrap up the week! 🌿

Basecamp offers young adults a fresh approach to therapy outside the office, focusing on confidence, life skills, perspective, coping, and connection. You can also tailor your experience to your needs with group, individual, and family sessions.

Interested? Contact us via email at [email protected] or [email protected]

One’s identity or sense of self is intricately connected to ecological transitions because these transitions often involve changes in the social and environmental contexts that shape one’s identity. As individuals navigate different ecological transitions, they encounter new roles, relationships, and cultural norms that influence how they perceive themselves and others.

For example, moving to a new city for college or starting a new job in a different country can prompt individuals to reassess their values, beliefs, and goals, leading to shifts in their identity. Similarly, transitions such as becoming a parent, experiencing a career change, or undergoing personal growth can challenge individuals to redefine their sense of self in light of new experiences and responsibilities.

Ecological transitions provide opportunities for individuals to explore different aspects of their identity, experiment with new roles and behaviors, and develop a more nuanced understanding of who they are. These transitions also allow individuals to integrate diverse cultural influences, values, and perspectives into their identity, contributing to a sense of belonging and connection to the broader world.

Overall, ecological transitions play a vital role in shaping and reshaping one’s identity over time, as individuals adapt to changing environments and circumstances, ultimately contributing to their psychological flexibility and resilience.

At Apraxis, we’ve designed our adventure therapy with ecological transitions in mind. We intentionally create opportunities for participants to experience new environments, cultures and natural landscapes to promote a greater diversity in how they see themselves and the world