Dr. Mary McCluskey

While I may not be your primary therapist, you will likely speak with me first. I am also your point of contact if you have any questions or concerns. I might meet with you for some EMDR or if your therapist is on vacation. When we meet as a group, we will discuss how we might better help our clients. Sometimes, in these meetings, we decide to form a group for our clients based on common needs.

You’ll collaborate with us, and we will tailor an approach to meet your unique needs and preferences. We do this utilizing many different interventions. As a practice, we keep up with the latest research in best practices in the industry, resulting in the best care possible.

My Professional Experiences – My bachelor’s degree is in creative writing and psychology from Loyola College, and my Master’s degree in social work is from Columbia University. I also have a doctorate in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. I have training in psychodynamic therapy, psychoanalysis, and attachment-based EMDR. I use an integrative approach (in other words, I collaborate with you on the interventions that best meet your unique needs).

I work both in person and online. If you meet with me online, you will likely meet one of my cats (they are lovely and bound by the same confidentiality as me.)

Other Experiences – I have written two children’s books, The Leader of the Parade and Bubbles, Balloons, and Birds (coming out soon in both English and Ukrainian), about the power of connection and dealing with trauma and adversity. Before becoming a therapist, I was a director of curriculum development for law firm management conferences, so I have a unique understanding of lawyers’ issues.

On a personal note, my passions include nature, art, travel, and photography. Most of the photographs on the website are mine. Oh, and that’s also me with the turtle (on the home page!) – someone else took that one!