Dr. Mary Walker, LPC
LPC guiding healing and life transitions
- Person-centered care
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT skills
About Dr. Mary Walker
Dr. Mary Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas with more than a decade of experience supporting people through difficult transitions and persistent struggles. She has long been fascinated by personal stories and by the resilience that enables individuals to move toward greater peace and stability. Early in her career she taught art at the high school level, an experience that deepened her understanding of the inner life of young people and sharpened her ability to connect with their needs.
She later served as a mentor in multiple church settings, where she encountered firsthand the practical skill gaps that can keep people stuck in unhealthy patterns. Those experiences led her to advanced study in counseling - she completed a Masters in Counseling at the Houston Graduate School of Theology and went on to earn a Ph.D. at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She has further trained in techniques for trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, grief, dissociation, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, and anxiety.
Dr. Walker has worked with many survivors of childhood abuse and with people facing challenges in relationships, work, and everyday life. She recognizes how fear, anger, and frustration can interfere with wellbeing and aims to walk alongside clients as they build practical skills and resilience. Her practice emphasizes person-centered care along with cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and dialectical behavioral therapies, all applied in a compassionate, collaborative manner.
She later served as a mentor in multiple church settings, where she encountered firsthand the practical skill gaps that can keep people stuck in unhealthy patterns. Those experiences led her to advanced study in counseling - she completed a Masters in Counseling at the Houston Graduate School of Theology and went on to earn a Ph.D. at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She has further trained in techniques for trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, grief, dissociation, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, and anxiety.
Dr. Walker has worked with many survivors of childhood abuse and with people facing challenges in relationships, work, and everyday life. She recognizes how fear, anger, and frustration can interfere with wellbeing and aims to walk alongside clients as they build practical skills and resilience. Her practice emphasizes person-centered care along with cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and dialectical behavioral therapies, all applied in a compassionate, collaborative manner.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Eating disordersSleeping disorders
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Mary Walker have?
Dr. Mary Walker has 10 years of experience.
Is Dr. Mary Walker a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. License details are TX LPC 66464.
In which languages does Dr. Mary Walker provide therapy?
Dr. Mary Walker provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Mary Walker located?
Dr. Mary Walker is located in Texas.
How can I work with Dr. Mary Walker as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Mary Walker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Mary Walker work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Mary Walker works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Mary Walker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Dr. Mary Walker draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and is often helpful for people who need support building self-understanding and empowerment.
She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many kinds of transition-related stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - is another tool in her practice, offering concrete skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Walker works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals when appropriate to tailor techniques to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging brings practical flexibility - it allows clients to access consistent care around work and family schedules, from different locations, and in formats that suit their communication style. These options can make it easier to maintain momentum and apply therapeutic skills in daily life.