Mary Koenig, LMSW (she/her)

Clinical Therapist


TL;DR: My style can best be described as warm, welcoming, non-judgmental, and flexible. Our work together will be collaborative, centering our therapeutic relationship and honoring your inherent worth and ability to heal as we co-create strategies that work for you and align with your values.

Availability: Monday & Wednesday 10AM-6PM, Tuesday 11AM-7PM, Thursday & Friday 10AM-3PM (virtual or in person in Decatur), Saturdays 10AM-1PM (virtual only)

Hi - thank you for considering working with me! 

Let’s be honest – it’s hard out here. Existing in a society marked by so much injustice and pain is heavy, and many of us struggle with anxiety and feeling disconnected from our sense of self and self-worth. Unfortunately, most of us experience trauma, which can leave us feeling isolated, misunderstood, or ashamed. If any of this resonates with you, you are not alone and you deserve caring, compassionate support on your healing journey. I know the therapy process can feel overwhelming, and want to assure you that we will go at the pace that feels right to you. 

I am passionate about working with people who have experienced complex and relational trauma, queer and gender-expansive people, and those who struggle with anxiety, boundaries, and people-pleasing. I am particularly experienced in working with people around issues of relationship abuse. Whether you have experienced harm by a partner, a family member, a friend, or another close person – and whether that harm happened long ago or more recently – I am here to listen, witness your story, and work with you to rebuild your sense of self-worth, self-trust, and safety. I bring an understanding of the dynamics of abuse and expertise in resources for people ending and healing after harmful relationships. 

As for what our sessions will look like: I will welcome you and your full self into the therapy room, creating a validating, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed “judgment-free zone” for us to work in. I understand that, for many neurodivergent people, our ways of thinking and feeling don’t always align with society’s expectations. That’s why I approach therapy through a lens of flexibility, creativity, and inclusivity. That includes your interests, too, meaning that our sessions can incorporate music, art, games, role-play, or whatever works best for you! 

My approach is also based on the principles of abolition, recognizing that the systems that shape our society also shape our mental health and that being in community is an essential part of healing. I love working with people on ways that they can bring their healing journey into the community outside the therapy room. 

If you are curious about what working with me may look like, I’d love to chat! You can schedule your free 15-minute consult here.

Fun Facts!

  1. I enjoy playing the drums, and I’m learning how to play the bass guitar!

  2. I have two adorable cats, Buffy (named after the vampire slayer) and Misty (named after a D&D spell). 

  3. I like to read at least three books at a time: one nonfiction book, one fiction book that makes me think, and one book that’s just for fun.

Modalities

Person Centered Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Licensure and Supervision

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), GA MSW010999

  • Pursuing full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Master Worker (LCSW) Counselor under the supervision of Ryan DeVane, LCSW.

  • University of North Carolina, Master of Social Work & Master of Public Health

  • University of North Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sexuality Studies, Social & Economic Justice

Vulnerability

Reclaiming

Compassion

Community

Visionary Mindset

Anti-Oppressive

Authenticity

Vulnerability • Reclaiming • Compassion • Community • Visionary Mindset • Anti-Oppressive • Authenticity •