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Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Georgetown, TX
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in counseling, education, and family systems, I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to individual, couple, and family needs. My practice integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and family systems approaches to address trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and mental health disorders. With specialized training from EMDRIA and CACREP-accredited programs, I combine clinical expertise with real-world experience to create personalized treatment plans. My background includes teaching at universities, military family counseling at Ft. Hood, and supporting diverse clients through life transitions.I prioritize creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their challenges and develop practical solutions. My therapeutic approach emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and holistic healing, drawing from both traditional and innovative techniques. I maintain active memberships in the American Counseling Association and EMDR International Association to stay current with evolving best practices. Whether addressing anxiety, trauma recovery, or relationship dynamics, my goal is to empower clients to achieve lasting personal growth and improved well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Systems Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Parenting Support
Life Transition Coaching
Highlights and features
- Specialized EMDR training for trauma recovery
- 25+ years of experience in family systems therapy
- Military family counseling expertise from Ft. Hood service
- Solution-focused techniques for time-sensitive clients
- Integrates teaching background into client education
Associations and certifications
- CACREP
- EMDRIA
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions addressing mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using evidence-based techniques, I help clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. Sessions focus on achieving specific goals through collaborative exploration of thought patterns and behaviors.
EMDR Treatment
Specialized EMDR therapy for processing traumatic memories and reducing emotional distress. Following EMDRIA protocols, this evidence-based approach helps rewire neural pathways to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, abuse recovery, and addiction triggers through bilateral stimulation techniques.
Couples Counseling
Therapy sessions designed to improve communication and resolve conflicts in romantic relationships. Focus areas include rebuilding trust after infidelity, enhancing intimacy, and developing effective conflict resolution skills through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Family Systems Therapy
Multigenerational approach addressing family patterns and relational dynamics. Helps identify unhealthy interaction cycles and promotes functional communication. Particularly effective for codependency issues, parenting challenges, and intergenerational trauma patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Time-efficient therapy emphasizing practical solutions and existing strengths. Developed through military counseling experience, this approach quickly identifies actionable steps to overcome specific challenges while maintaining client-centered focus.
People
Mary Beth Cooke
Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience. Specializes in EMDR, family systems therapy, and trauma recovery. Holds MA in Community Counseling from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and advanced training in addiction counseling.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, family systems therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept new clients?
Currently not accepting new clients due to full caseload. Please check back for future availability.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and family dynamics challenges.
How do you handle crisis situations?
Provide immediate crisis hotline resources and prioritize emergency referrals while maintaining regular therapy boundaries.
What makes your approach unique?
Combines military family counseling experience, EMDR certification, and multigenerational family systems perspective for comprehensive treatment.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines, with clear disclosure about exceptions during initial consultation.
