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Mary R. Stanley

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

16 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Mary

I have experience working with clients of all ages, including couples and families, I have worked with a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, marital conflict, co-parenting, and divorce recovery – just to name a few. Sometimes, I ask questions to help you reach your answers, and, other times, I challenge you and frequently give assignments to help you further work through what’s bothering you. Things I have heard repeatedly from clients is that they appreciate my down-to-earth, empathetic yet sometimes humorous approach. Clients consistently verbalize that they appreciate the way I listen and genuinely care about them. I’m kinda like a wise teacher, nurturer, wisecracking, and sarcastic all rolled into one. I have also been described as a motivational coach and encouraging cheerleader. Most importantly, I like to think of myself as a fellow traveler.

Clients consistently verbalize that they appreciate the way I listen and genuinely care about them.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Exploratory
  • Humorous
  • Mindful
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Veterans

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

911 21st Street
Suite 207, Paso Robles, California 93446

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Mary Stanley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #48280 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Mary R. Stanley accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Health Net, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Mary R. Stanley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Mary is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Mary’s California license number is 48280, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Mary R. Stanley has been practicing therapy for 16 years. Mary’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California Baptist University; MS - Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University. Over that time, Mary has worked closely with Veterans. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Mary is part of that group.

Mary R. Stanley works with Veterans and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Mary spends most of their clinical time. Mary also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mary is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mary R. Stanley draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Mary’s style is authentic, exploratory, humorous, mindful, and warm. In Mary’s words: “Clients consistently verbalize that they appreciate the way I listen and genuinely care about them.”

Mary R. Stanley (she/her) offers therapy in English. Mary identifies as White.

Mary R. Stanley offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 911 21st Street in Paso Robles. Mary is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Mary R. Stanley is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mary will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Mary’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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