Buffalo, MO Local Support & Community Resources

Mary Kay Houck is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction. She offers individual, family, and group outpatient counseling for clients of all ages, from toddlers to elders. Mary specializes in addressing a variety of challenges, including relationship issues, anxiety, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, bullying, conflict resolution, grief, trauma, anger management, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Well-versed in numerous therapy types, Mary utilizes approaches like Biblical Counseling, Family/Marital therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Throughout her career, Mary has worked in diverse environments, including schools, inpatient and outpatient settings, homes, and emergency rooms. Her commitment extends to community support, including training youth for peer assistance on a local suicide hotline. Mary understands that intrusive thoughts or emotional struggles can be overwhelming, but she firmly believes in the power of collaborative healing. Together with her clients, she develops tailored action plans to help them navigate their challenges. Mary has witnessed remarkable transformations where individuals once facing severe hardships, such as homelessness or incarceration, have gone on to lead fulfilling lives with loving families. Her mission is clear: to empower clients to break through barriers and achieve their dreams, affirming her belief that everyone deserves to live the life they've always envisioned.