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Meet Mary
Associate Professional Clinical Trauma & Addiction Psychotherapist
Member of the Botaitis Therapy Group
Under clinical supervision of Nicole Botaitis, LMFT, LPCC
As a clinician and fellow human, I’ve journeyed through darkness and emerged with light to share. My experience with trauma and addiction has forged invaluable wisdom. I embrace my recovery with gratitude. Owning my story empowers you to embrace yours. This lived experience, paired with degrees in clinical psychology and human development across the lifespan — specializing in addiction and recovery, with a passion for the neurobiology of trauma, stress, communication, and behavior — shapes my work with unique insight. Beyond clinical understanding, I offer the heart of someone who rebuilt their life from scattered pieces, knowing both challenge and renewal. I dedicate myself to being present with you, without judgment, as you navigate behavioral challenges, process difficult experiences, or break free from patterns that no longer serve you. My commitment is to support your transformation. This purpose forms the backbone of Solid Ground TCA.
Using evidence-based approaches for adults, families, teens, couples, and those in diverse relationships who are navigating life’s challenges.
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Trauma & Abuse Recovery
Embracing healing from trauma, complex trauma, child abuse, and sexual abuse through compassionate support and gentle practices. I foster resilience, nurture emotional well-being, and honor your unique journey in a safe, nurturing space.
Brain & Body Connection
Using techniques to reshape trauma responses, improve emotional regulation, and promote nervous system balance.
Interpersonal Connection
Recognizing the importance of relationships, community, and environment for overall well-being.
Addiction & Recovery
Early sobriety is tough, with cravings and emotional challenges. I support you through the critical first 90 days after intensive treatment, building coping skills, purpose, and community for lasting recovery.
Inner Harmony
Integrating different aspects of the self for greater inner peace.
Generational Healing
Healing intergenerational abuse and trauma passed through families, informed by historical, cultural, and societal contexts, transforming lives across generations.
First Responders
As a veteran’s wife who’s navigated the VA system firsthand, I get the unique challenges veterans and first responders face—high stress, trauma’s toll on brain and body, loss in the line of duty, survivor’s guilt, relentless duty, and the unspoken burdens carried in silence. My respect for your sacrifice drives my passion for supporting your mental and physical strength. I see the grit it takes to push through a world that often ignores your service. With practical tools like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a proven approach that helps reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma, easing its mental and physical burden, I’ll stand with you to process trauma’s impact, forging clarity and resilience. My 90-minute weekly sessions, priced at standard 60-minute rates, give you extra time to move forward stronger, bridging military, responder, and civilian worlds.
