Business Details
29 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy & Counseling in Petaluma, CA
I am a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with over 20 years of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges. My practice focuses on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions, using a client-centered approach that emphasizes personal growth. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 2001. My training in Voice Dialogue with Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone has deepened my ability to guide clients through transformative inner work.I combine professional expertise with lived experience, having navigated my own journey of self-discovery and growth. My clients consistently report feeling heard, supported, and empowered through our collaborative process. I offer both short-term solutions and long-term therapeutic exploration tailored to individual needs. My practice in Petaluma, California serves clients from Sonoma County and beyond, with a commitment to creating safe, meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Relationship Counseling
Voice Dialogue Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in mental health therapy and life coaching
- Our therapist is trained by the creators of Voice Dialogue methodology
- Personalized approach combining traditional counseling with innovative techniques
- Proven success helping clients with anxiety, depression, and life transitions
- Licensed professional with advanced education in counseling psychology
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT License)
What people say
Saved me
Effective therapist
Great session
Gift
Positive manner
Services
Voice Dialogue
Voice Dialogue explores inner parts to resolve internal conflicts and access untapped potential. This method helps clients develop self-awareness and balance by engaging with different aspects of their psyche. Ideal for those seeking deeper personal transformation through understanding their internal dynamics.
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques combined with mindfulness practices. Helps clients develop coping strategies for panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and situational stress while addressing root causes of anxiety patterns.
Depression Counseling
Holistic approach to depression treatment combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with emotional processing. Focuses on identifying contributing factors, developing coping skills, and restoring motivation through compassionate, structured therapeutic support.
Life Transitions Support
Navigates major life changes like career shifts, divorce, or parenthood through structured goal-setting and emotional processing. Helps clients find meaning in transitions while developing practical strategies for successful adaptation to new circumstances.
Relationship Counseling
Improves relationship dynamics through communication skills training and conflict resolution techniques. Focuses on building trust, understanding attachment patterns, and creating healthier relationship frameworks for lasting connection and mutual growth.
People
Mary Disharoon
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mary Disharoon is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She earned her Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and trained directly with Voice Dialogue creators Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone. Her practice combines clinical expertise with personal life experience to guide clients through meaningful transformation.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and Voice Dialogue therapy for inner exploration.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for deeper exploration when needed.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurance directly.
What's your approach to mental health treatment?
I combine traditional counseling with Voice Dialogue techniques to address both immediate concerns and underlying patterns.
Are online sessions available?
Currently offering in-person sessions at my Petaluma office with telehealth options during public health emergencies.
