Mary McGovern, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Mary
About Me
I offer holistic, person-centered counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With compassionate presence – and mindful of your strengths and history – I will work with you to nourish insights, strategies, and resources to support you in overcoming difficulty and meeting life whole-heartedly. I bring a holistic, person-centered, attachment- and mindfulness- based approach to working with teens and adults experiencing a wide range of life challenges.
Education & Experience
I earned my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2021, with field work serving young women experiencing breast cancer and families experiencing domestic violence. Since 2021, I have been providing mental health counseling in a private practice setting serving all populations, with a special passion for the LGBTIA+ (especially trans) community; neurodiverse folks; those who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression; and those grappling with parenting/relationship challenges.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Active in the Williamsburg, VA community with focus on social/racial justice and LGBTQIA+ issues and Buddhist meditation and study
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealth
Anthem, Optum, Sentara,
