Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness based
Focus on relationships
Practical coping skills
About Mary
Mary Jo Greenwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of experience. She uses a practical, down-to-earth style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and other everyday struggles.
She favors mindfulness and client-centered ways of working, which means sessions focus on what matters to each person right now. Mary Jo blends approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-informed ideas to build plans that change as needs change. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's comfort level.
Her background spans psychiatric inpatient care, group homes, crisis centers, and outpatient counseling. Much of her work has been in child welfare and juvenile services, and she has supported people affected by abuse, neglect, and family separation. She also has experience supporting people navigating military and VA-related issues.
Mary Jo aims to address the whole person rather than only symptoms. In practical terms that means talking through immediate coping skills, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying small, realistic changes between sessions. She avoids judgment and focuses on clear, usable steps.
People who come for help often start with brief check-ins and move into longer work as they feel ready. Mary Jo emphasizes steady, manageable progress and will adjust a treatment plan as life shifts. She encourages anyone taking this step to reach out and begin the matching process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Mary Jo works with mindfulness and attachment-informed approaches alongside client-centered techniques. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without judgment, which can help with anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy, trust, and communication struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around your priorities so the work feels relevant and doable.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you move forward. This is a collaborative process where your feedback helps guide which tools are used.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum when life gets hectic. Online care can make it easier to check in during a short break, reduce travel time, and allow gradual steps like starting with messaging or phone before trying video if that feels better. Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related issues such as trauma, sleep or eating problems, and parenting stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centered and practical, using mindfulness, CBT, and attachment-informed ideas to build steps you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and child welfare settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices from Wyoming and holds LCSW licensure in Wyoming and Nevada as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.