Mary Lynn Boatwright, LPC, LMFT

Experienced Texas family and marriage counselor

32 years experience
Couples and family focus
Uses CBT and attachment

About Mary Lynn Boatwright

Mary Lynn Boatwright is a Texas-based family and marriage counselor with 32 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. She approaches therapy with respect for each person’s unique path to growth and values the client’s own capacity for self-reflection. As an active listener, she views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership in which therapist and client co-create opportunities for healing and change.

Holding credentials as an LPC and an LMFT - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she integrates evidence-informed methods to address grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of life transitions. Her training includes cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches that she tailors to a client’s needs rather than applying a single method to every situation.

Mary Lynn also brings personal perspective to her clinical work. She identifies as a Christian but does not impose religious dogma, instead honoring what supports each client’s growth. Married for 50 years, she combines life experience with ongoing continuing education in relationship therapy to inform her work with communication problems, attachment and abandonment issues, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns. She aims to help clients find practical tools and greater emotional understanding as they navigate change and healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mary Lynn Boatwright have?

Mary Lynn Boatwright has 32 years of experience in counseling and therapy.

Is Mary Lynn Boatwright a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LMFT. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are TX LPC 16477 and TX LMFT 4982.

In which languages does Mary Lynn Boatwright provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Mary Lynn Boatwright located?

Mary Lynn Boatwright is located in Texas.

How can I work with Mary Lynn Boatwright as my therapist?

You can work with Mary Lynn Boatwright through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mary Lynn Boatwright work with international clients?

Mary Lynn Boatwright does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mary Lynn Boatwright 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mary Lynn Boatwright

Mary Lynn draws from attachment-based therapy to explore how early and adult relationship patterns shape current emotional responses. This approach helps clients understand fears of abandonment, struggles with intimacy, and ways to build more secure connections. She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the client's perspective by offering empathic listening and support so individuals and couples can discover their own solutions and build self-awareness. Cognitive behavioral therapy, another frequently used method, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Mary Lynn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites clients to be active partners in selecting techniques that feel useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity in care, try different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.

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