Mary McGregor LCSW
Specialized treatment for chronic stress, PTSD, and post-traumatic resiliency
About Me
Dedicated to service and living a creative, contemplative, full, heart-led life with ease and flow.
I believe that humans have an innate ability to heal. I draw from modern science and old wisdom traditions to aid the transformation process. I am an EMDR Consultant with EMDRIA. I also incorporate somatic experiencing, internal family systems, and Jungian-based approaches into my work - including oracle cards. A session with me includes desensitizing triggers, dream interpretation, exploring meaningful synchronicity in your everyday life, art, music, and existential questions support you in building curiosity about your life and gain confidence in who you are.
I am a mother. In the parenting journey, I have discovered the opportunity to grow with my daughter. She is my teacher as I watch her unfold into her full personhood. Also, I met my husband at an open mic night, married within a year, and have been together now for almost 15 years. I'm a painter and musician. I love being in the outdoors with my dog.
I am a forever student.
Here's how I can help:
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talk Therapy
This therapeutic approach is a form of depth psychology that encourages one to explore their interpretations of mental and emotional processes in order to gain insight that will alleviate tension and conflict. The positive therapeutic relationship is essential to facilitate this process.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a highly effective technique rooted in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I use this technique more broadly to treat any present-day “re-living” or repeating emotions, behaviors, thoughts/beliefs, or somatic experiences.
Mind body spirit EMBODIMENT
I use awareness into body tensions, releases and what thoughts are tied to them in order to gain insight into one's conditioning. Connection or disconnection to our sense of spirit, whatever that is for someone, are all connected. Connection to spirit can be essential to nurture the body and mind. Spirit grounds the work and can expand the central nervous system's zone of tolerance to engage difficult material.
Archetypes
Archetypes are simply characters in the human narrative. We see these characters across culture, language, religion, and geography. Archetypes, hugely investigated by Carl Jung, reveal a collective conscious. By looking to the collective or external, we can gain insight about our internal world.
I blend archetypal meaning with Internal Family Systems (IFS) interventions.
Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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EMDR Level 1 with EMDR-HAP, October 2013
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EMDR Level 2 with EMDR-HAP, January 2014
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EMDR Advanced Class: Ana Gomez, LMHC – “Attachment-based EMDR,” and “Integrative Attachment Parenting,” June 2014
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EMDR Advanced Class: Mark Nickerson, LCSW- “EMDR Solutions for Problematic Anger, Acting Out, and Addictive Behaviors,” November 2014
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EMDR Advanced Class: Ana Gomez, LMHC – “EMDR & Sandtray”, February 2017
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EMDR Advanced Class: Jim Knipe, Ph.D., “EMDR Therapy with Complex Trauma and Dissociative Personality Structure,” March 2017
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EMDR Advanced Class: Barry Litt, LMFT -- "The I-Gaze Interweave for Attachment Repair in EMDR Therapy," June 2021
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EMDR Advanced Class: Mark Nickerson, LCSW -- "Cultural Responsiveness and Addressing Cultural Trauma and Adversity in EMDR Therapy," June 2021
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EMDR Advanced Class: Roger Solomon PhD -- "Utilization of EMDR with Traumatic Bereavement," October 2023
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EMDR Advanced Class: Sherri Paulson LCSW -- "EMDR and Autism: A Time Tested Approach," Current
Trauma
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, September 2012
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The Trauma Institute Training: Working with the Neurobiology of Trauma, Janina Fisher, Ph.D., March 2015
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Mindful Self-Compassion, Kayleigh Pleas, MAPP, Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, June 2017
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Somatic Experiencing Level 1: Maureen Gallagher PhD, Somatic Experiencing International, March 2021
Couples
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Relational Life Couples Therapy Level 1-- Relational Life Institute, Terry Real, September 2023
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Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) Level 1 -- The PACT Institute, Stan Tatkin, Current
Brain-based Interventions
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BCIA-Accredited Neurofeedback Certification Didactic, Brain Science International, Cynthia Kerson, Ph.D. and Barry Sterman, Ph.D., May 2015
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Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, July 2015
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, May 2014
Master of Clinical Social Work
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National Association of Social Workers-Virginia Chapter MSW Student of the Year, 2014
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VCU School of Social Work Distinguished Service Award, 2014
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VCU School of Social Work Mindfulness Meditation Group, Creator and Facilitator, 2013
Indiana University, May 2007
B.A. Sociology, Minor History
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
The Brain & PTSD or Chronic Stress
Compassion-Fatigue in the helping fields.
New Clients
My fee is $225 for an individual session and $300 for a couple. Sessions can range from 45-75 minutes. I also provide a sliding scale. During an initial free consultation we can discuss your needs, concerns and establish the fee. If it turns out that you need a lower fee than I can offer, I will be happy to assist you with a referral.
A number of insurance companies pay "out of network" benefits. I provide you with a monthly statement to submit to your insurance company. Services may be reimbursable in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan.
Please check your coverage by asking your insurance company the following:
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Does my plan cover mental health or behavioral health benefits on an out of network basis?
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What is my annual deductible and has any part of it been met this year?
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How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
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What is the coverage amount reimbursed per therapy session?
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Is primary care physician approval required?
Payment
I accept check, credit card, or cash at the time of service. A credit card must be on file to begin working together.
Cancellations
I ask that you provide 24 hours notice when canceling a session. You will be charged for a cancellation made less than 24 hours before our appointment time.
Office Location & Virtual Options
My office is conveniently located one block from the F&G trains in Carroll Gardens. I easily accessible from neighborhoods: Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, Gowanus, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene.
Address: 401 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY
Virtual Options 9-5pm Monday through Thursday.
