Meet Mary York, LCSW
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Mary earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology from the University of Arkansas. She furthered her education by obtaining her Master's in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. Mary now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
With experience across diverse settings—including schools, non-profits, the court system, and intensive outpatient programs—Mary brings a rich blend of knowledge and empathy to her practice.
Mary’s Approach
Mary creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where your experiences are valued and honored. She believes therapy is a partnership—together, you'll explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a safe, collaborative environment.
Mary's approach focuses on your strengths, resilience, and goals. Sessions are personalized to help you navigate challenges, process emotions, explore boundaries, and develop coping skills that truly work for you. She understands life's difficulties and offers compassionate, humanistic care tailored to your needs.
Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, attachment concerns, people-pleasing, or self-esteem struggles, Mary provides evidence-based support to help you move forward and gain insight into your patterns. She looks forward to supporting you on this journey.
Trainings + Modalities
Modalities at a glance:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-based Therapy
Polyvagal Theory
Parts Work
As a trauma therapist, Mary is highly qualified with advanced certifications in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Community Resilience Model (CRM®). She thoughtfully combines these evidence-based methods to support her clients in managing anxiety, regulating emotions, understanding their nervous system responses, and connecting with different parts of themselves—all fostering lasting healing and a sense of well-being.