Meet Mary Bello

Before I could release the weight of my sadness and pain, I first had to honor its existence.

― Yung Pueblo

I’ve always had a sincere desire to support and uplift others, especially those that feel alone, ashamed, and misunderstood. It is my hope to empower clients to understand and embrace who they are, strengthen their resilience, and to trust themselves to effectively manage life's challenges.

I work with individual adults and teens who have endured trauma, those who are struggling with their identity and self worth, and those who need help navigating a new phase in life. I am passionate about providing inclusive, affirming, culturally-informed care. As a biracial woman and a neurodivergent-affirming therapist with lived experience of late-diagnosed ADHD, I bring both professional insight and personal understanding to the therapy space. I recognize how identity, culture, and neurodiversity shape our inner world and relationships, and I strive to create a space where clients feel seen in their full complexity—not pathologized, but understood. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique way of being.

I know this work can be hard and feel daunting, but I believe real growth and healing can happen when you keep on showing up for yourself. If you'd like to learn more about how I show up for my clients, I encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation to see if we’d be a good fit.

More About Mary

Pronouns: She/Her(s)

Credentials:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Supervisor:
Dr. Fred Washburn, LPC (CO), LMHC (WA), NCC, BC-TMHC

Education:
Master of Arts | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Regis University
Master of Science | Adolescent Education | Utica College
Bachelor of Science | English Literature | State University of New York at Oneonta

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