Dr. Mary Houlihan offers individual psychotherapy for adults and older adolescents. Particular attention is paid to the
development of a goodworking relationship, as this is essential for any approach to be useful.

She has assisted many with such issues as:

• Relationship difficulties- Conflict, family rifts, marital affairs, dating difficulties
• Anxiety- Social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, excessive worry, OCD
• Mood disorders- Depression, Bipolar disorder, sadness
• Parenting Dilemmas
• Trauma and Stress Reactions
• Adjusting to changes and challenges across the life span
• Bereavement and loss
• Coping with medical conditions, such as cancer

She uses the following psychotherapeutic approaches:

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - This approach identifies repetitive patterns with regard to how we feel and how
  we relate to others and then explores earlier life experiences to understand how these patterns developed. This
  can help us better manage related emotions and behaviors.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy - This approach is useful when a client needs strategies to manage
  anxiety, interupt negative thoughts, or change unhealthy behaviors. A step-by-step treatment program
  is avalable for the treatment of panic disorders.
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy - This approach aims to relieve immediate symptoms and help people learn better
  ways to solve personal problems. It can be helpful when we have to cope with interpersonal disputes, adjust to
  significant changes in our life, and deal with loss.
• Communication Enhancement - This approach helps increase a client’s ability to discuss emotional issues with
  others in a way that fosters closer emotional bonds. Reprocessing negative emotions in a therapeutic setting can
  help increase our intimacy with others.