Our Team of Therapists and Counselors

Mary Lou earned her MSW degree from Syracuse University and advanced clinical certificates in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse from Fordham Universtiy as well as Child and Adolescent Therapy from New York University. She has over 20 years' experience in crisis intervention and individual/family therapy in various settings including civilian/military hospitals, outpatient medical centers, and multidisciplinary private practices. Prior to joining SBHS in 2018 Mary Lou worked for the Dept of Defense as an Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant advising other professional staff in military hospitals and outpatient medical centers. She utilizes a holistic approach and has a special interest in the mind/body connection with the goal of achieving maximum wellness. Evidence based interventions used include Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness, Behavioral Activation, and Solution-Focused therapy.