Mary Yost, LCMHC

Mary Yost is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 29 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with depression, addictions, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and low self-esteem. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at making therapy feel doable even when life feels overwhelming.

She blends several approaches to meet each person where they are. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings while moving toward values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. Attachment-based ideas are woven in to address patterns that began in close relationships.

Mary often helps with transitions that feel destabilizing, such as divorce, caregiving stress, or recovery from substance problems. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, body image concerns, and the emotional impact of adoption or foster care experiences. Sessions emphasize clear communication skills and realistic steps that fit daily life.

Her approach centers on the person rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Clients work together with Mary to set short-term goals and build skills for handling intense emotions and relationship friction. Progress is measured in small, practical changes rather than promises of quick fixes.

Mary practices in New Hampshire and conducts therapy in English. People who want to begin are invited to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Mary commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that align with their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns to understand how those patterns affect current emotional responses and closeness in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and try different methods to see what fits. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can shift as needs change.

If you prefer online sessions, please confirm the specific formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. They also let people continue therapy during transitions like moving or temporary relocation. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and how to shape sessions so they fit daily life.