Dr. Mary Del Vecchio, LPC

Dr. Mary Del Vecchio is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three decades of experience. She offers a calm, interactive way of working and focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and grief. She also supports clients facing addictions, trauma, sleep problems, ADHD, and life changes. Her sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. She uses a client-centered stance and blends cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also brings mindfulness practices and EMDR-informed techniques when trauma and strong emotions are present. Mary holds an LPC and has worked in Minnesota and Wisconsin settings. Her background includes a master’s degree in theology and pastoral ministry training, and experience with rehabilitation counseling. She describes her style as caring, interactive, and solution-focused, with attention to mind-body-spirit concerns. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps set short-term goals. She teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, behavior change, and communication. She also supports practical problem solving for work, caregiving, chronic illness, and life-stage transitions. People who seek her help can expect teamwork and respect. She emphasizes empowerment and small steps that fit into daily life. Those interested in Christian-informed counseling can discuss that preference as part of planning care.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding what matters to the person and building a respectful, collaborative relationship. The therapist listens carefully and follows the client’s pace to set goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple experiments and skill practice to change unhelpful patterns and to manage anxiety, depression, and stress in daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for strong reactions to past events. In brief, it helps people reduce the intensity of painful memories and the distress they cause, often alongside other supports. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits best based on the client’s goals, history, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical scheduling and how to shape sessions to match everyday life.