Mary Kallenbach, LCMHC
North Carolina LCMHC offering trauma-informed care
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and EMDR
- Family and couples
About Mary Kallenbach
Mary Kallenbach is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina, holding license NC LCMHC S3220. She earned a Master of Counseling from Webster University in 1997 and a B.F.A. from the University of Denver in 1974, and has worked in the counseling profession since 1995. Her training and long experience have informed a clinical style that emphasizes meeting people where they are and collaborating on practical steps toward empowerment and recovery.
Her clinical experience spans inpatient, community, school, and residential settings. Early work included counseling on an adult women’s inpatient unit with clients presenting with eating disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress. She has also provided child and adolescent therapy in school and hospital settings, conducted groups for at-risk youth, and worked in county mental health programs offering assessments, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy.
From 2005 to 2018 she served as a psychotherapist at a residential healing farm, working with adults who presented with a broad range of emotional health conditions and persistent mental illness. Throughout her career she has integrated modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), prolonged exposure for PTSD, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), animal-assisted therapy, and behavioral approaches. Mary has maintained a private practice since 1998, working with adults, couples, families, and groups, and providing services from her practice location in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Her clinical experience spans inpatient, community, school, and residential settings. Early work included counseling on an adult women’s inpatient unit with clients presenting with eating disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress. She has also provided child and adolescent therapy in school and hospital settings, conducted groups for at-risk youth, and worked in county mental health programs offering assessments, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy.
From 2005 to 2018 she served as a psychotherapist at a residential healing farm, working with adults who presented with a broad range of emotional health conditions and persistent mental illness. Throughout her career she has integrated modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), prolonged exposure for PTSD, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), animal-assisted therapy, and behavioral approaches. Mary has maintained a private practice since 1998, working with adults, couples, families, and groups, and providing services from her practice location in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Kallenbach have?
Mary Kallenbach has 23 years of experience.
Is Mary Kallenbach a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details are NC LCMHC S3220.
In which languages does Mary Kallenbach provide therapy?
Mary Kallenbach provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Kallenbach located?
Mary Kallenbach is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Mary Kallenbach as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Kallenbach through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Kallenbach work with international clients?
Mary Kallenbach does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Kallenbach 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, supporting clients in building psychological flexibility.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT is practical and skills-based and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with everyday challenges.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach designed to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. It is frequently used when trauma or PTSD symptoms are a central concern and is integrated into broader treatment plans when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will recommend or combine methods that fit the individual’s situation, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend more consistently, and engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client’s needs.