Mary Ellen Withers, RN, LCSW

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How I Can Help
Whether you are learning to manage health issues, chronic pain, struggling to understand grief and loss, or caring for an aging loved one, you don't have to do it alone. 

As a trained medical family therapist, I can guide you through the complicated emotions of anger, fear, and sadness that are a natural part of the grieving process. I use many different types of therapy including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness practices to gently assist you on your healing journey. My practice is strength-based and client-centered therapeutic in nature.

Who I Help

• Adults (24+)
• Couples
• Families
• Seniors (65+)
• ​Young adults (18-24) ​​

Areas of Focus

• Adjustment to illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress
• Managing chronic pain - Managing the biological, psychological, and emotional aspects of pain
• Caregiver stress - Coping with anxiety, stress, fatigue, and burnout related to caring for a loved one; balancing the needs of others with one's own needs and health
• Geriatric mental health - Managing the emotional and physical concerns related to aging and the geriatric population
• Loss and grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

​Issues I Can Address​

• Anxiety
• Career counseling
• Caregiver stress & support
• Chronic illness
• Chronic pain
• Couples counseling
• Cultural adjustment
• Depression
  
• ​Divorce & separation
  

• Family issues
• Life transitions
• Loss, grief, and bereavement
• Race & cultural identity
• Relationship issues
• Spirituality & religion
• Stress management
• Work stress