Mary Ricketson is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with an MAEd and LCMHC distinction, serving the community since 1974. She believes in the inherent capacity of every individual to lead a happy and fulfilling life. With her extensive experience, Mary understands that professional counseling can guide people through emotional disturbances, challenging life transitions, or painful past experiences, including trauma and abuse. She supports her clients in embracing personal growth and improving their lives by fostering a balanced approach, encouraging responsibility, seeking support, and nurturing self-trust. Specializing in a range of issues, Mary provides tailored methodologies for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, marriage and family dynamics, grief, and the impacts of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her therapy process includes problem-solving and concrete steps for change, all conducted within a framework of strict confidentiality, respecting the trust even in a tight-knit community.