Mary Lou Friedman

Mary Lou Friedman is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over two decades of experience in treating individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, biological families, foster families, and adoptive families. Recognizing that the home environment is particularly conducive to understanding and resolving interpersonal dynamics, she offers both home-based and in-office therapeutic services. This flexibility allows clients who may prefer the intimacy and comfort of their own space, those who are homebound due to illness or disability, or those with limited transportation options to engage in the therapeutic process effectively. Mary's philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone possesses the capacity for change, healing, and growth. She approaches each session with an understanding that every individual, couple, or family is unique, coming with their own strengths and challenges. Her goal is to create a confidential and supportive therapeutic experience where clients feel safe to express themselves. Through the establishment of a trusting relationship, Mary guides clients in exploring past behavioral patterns and considering new possibilities for more fulfilling life choices. Her therapeutic approach is strength-based, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and nurturing, ensuring that clients can build upon their strengths in a positive and affirming manner, utilizing a variety of techniques including Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Family Systems therapy.