Mary Crook

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

You don't just want to manage your anxiety, you want to be at peace. You don't just want to learn coping skills for your depression, you want to feel hope again. You don't just want to spend your life repairing relationships, you want to build connections that thrive. I won't lie to you. The road to healing can be a difficult road to travel. Moving beyond managing and coping toward healing and thriving means taking that first step. Accept responsibility for the life you're living now, and make the call to find a trained counselor who won't just help you survive, but begin to grow into the person you were made to be.

I believe my clients have untapped potential to grow and change in ways they never imagined. Once my clients experience the acceptance and encouragement I offer, they often surprise themselves by moving beyond their perceived weaknesses and challenging their old identity with new found strengths. It's a joy to experience!

Developing a caring relationship in a safe atmosphere allows my clients to process their struggles and grow. My clients learn that they have the ability to handle their problems, and grow in confidence. I am on your side, every step of the way.

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 10+ Years

  • Degree and School: Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary

  • Year Graduated: 2013

  • License No. and State: LPC010619 Georgia

Client Focus:

  • Age: 18 and up

  • Gender: Male & Female

  • Modality: Individual counseling sessions only

Specialties:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • PTSD

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Trauma

Other Issues:

  • ADHD

  • Adoption

  • Anxiety

  • Christian Faith

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Parenting

  • Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

  • Relationship Struggles

  • Spiritual Growth

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma

Types of Therapy:

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Trauma Informed - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Attachment-based and Person Centered Approach

  • Mindfulness Based

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Fees & Payment:

  • $150 for the initial intake

    $140 for subsequent sessions

  • Accepts Insurance: Yes

  • Accepted Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Accepted Insurance Plans - Anticipated in Summer of 2025:

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • United Behavioral Health

  • United Healthcare

  • Tricare (Certified out-of-network provider)

Contact Us

762-901-7837

407 7th Street, Augusta GA 30901

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