Mary Ringgold, LAPC
Associate Licensed Professional Counselor | Women’s Mental Health & Life Transitions
With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, Mary provides compassionate, grounded support for adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, identity changes, and major life transitions.
About Mary
Mary specializes in supporting women through pivotal seasons such as divorce, career changes, shifting identities, grief, and changing family or partner dynamics. She understands that high-functioning people may carry significant emotional pain beneath the surface and creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can reconnect with their strengths and move forward with intention.
Mary’s style is warm, intuitive, and empowering. She can be nurturing and supportive when clients need space, while also offering structure, honest reflection, and meaningful challenge when helpful.
Populations & Specialties
Who Mary Supports
- Adults
- Women navigating major life transitions
- High-functioning individuals seeking deeper emotional support
- Clients experiencing trauma, grief, or identity-related stress
Areas of Specialty
- Life transitions, divorce, and career changes
- Anxiety and stress management
- Depression and grief
- Trauma recovery and resilience
- Women’s mental health
- Relationship and family challenges
- Identity, confidence, and empowerment
Therapeutic Approach
Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, trauma-informed care, and person-centered counseling. She also draws from experiential learning, family-therapy perspectives, crisis intervention, and work with co-occurring concerns.
Education & Credentials
- Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Carlow University
- Bachelor of Arts in History, Carlow University
- Associate of Arts in Education, Community College of Allegheny County
- Associate Licensed Professional Counselor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, License APC000355
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