Mary Burrows, a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in Arizona, offers a warm and supportive space for individuals ready to embark on their therapeutic journey. She recognizes that every person’s life story is unique and specializes in guiding clients through challenges related to trauma, anxiety, and personal growth.

Mary views life’s difficulties not as insurmountable obstacles but as “speed bumps”—moments that may hurt and slow us down but also provide opportunities to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. This perspective allows her to help clients reframe their experiences, empowering them to grow through adversity.

Navigating Trauma, Step by Step

Mary’s work is rooted in the understanding that responses to life events vary widely from person to person. For example, two people might experience the same car accident, but one may quickly recover while the other takes longer to heal. She normalizes these differences, addressing the lingering effects of trauma that can manifest as developmental delays, guilt, or struggles with social connection.

Mary helps clients explore:

• Childhood sexual abuse and the complex feelings it can bring, such as guilt for speaking up, staying silent, or simply having needs.
• Inner child work, understanding how past wounds resurface in present triggers and affect relationships and self-perception.
• Recognizing and managing triggers, breaking cycles of emotional pain and fostering self-compassion.

Building a Relationship with Anxiety

Mary helps clients reframe anxiety, viewing it not as an enemy but as a part of themselves they can understand and work with. Through this compassionate approach, clients uncover the roots of their distress and develop tools to live with greater clarity and confidence.

A Strength-Based, Client-Centered Approach

Mary provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen and heard. Her strength-based approach focuses on helping individuals rediscover their resilience and reframe challenges as opportunities for growth. With patience and empathy, she supports clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and navigating life’s difficulties with renewed strength.

Whether helping clients navigate life’s “speed bumps” or guiding them toward deeper self-awareness, Mary is dedicated to fostering healing, resilience, and personal empowerment—one meaningful step at a time.