Mary von Mohr

Licensed Clinical Therapist

I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with a certification in Trauma Care and more than 30 years of experience working with individual, couples and group counseling. I received my bachelor's and master's degrees in clinical social work from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. I also attended leadership programs from the University of South Florida and Emory/University of Georgia. My past work experience has taken me from my home state of Ohio to Amelia Island, Florida and then most recently to Ave Maria, Florida. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationship/communications problems, trauma, and general life stressors. I am committed to helping people find increased happiness and life satisfaction. Mental health is as important as physical health – we cannot separate the mind from the body. All of us need to care for our emotional health and should know that seeking counseling is as normal as seeing a doctor when you feel a cold coming on. Counseling has a preventative aspect – when you care for your mind/emotions, your body remains healthier, and you will perform better in peak moments. Healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgement. I work with students to assist them in clarifying goals and help them find solutions which bring increased health and happiness. I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. When counseling, I utilize our Catholic faith to help each person understand they are a gift to this world and have a designed purpose. I have been Catholic all my life and found my faith carried me through my darkest hours. Many of these challenging times were when I was in college – where I reached out to a campus counselor for help. My work has included counseling persons with disabilities, in medical-hospital systems (working with physicians and their patients) and with the Florida public health system where I did preventive and interventive clinical work in the homes of my clients. I have worked with all ages and types of people: including the homeless, those in crisis, those who are grieving, chronically ill, new mothers and their babies, the elderly and those who simply need someone to listen to them. Much of my work has included the struggle of life change (anger, depression, anxiety, resiliency) and evolution of self (who am I now, how do I move forward, and strengthening of self-esteem/character). My professional experience also includes providing leadership training, strategic planning, grant writing, and management of programs. This includes management of a staff who shared my passion for serving others. Come find me and let me help you find your hidden strengths and path to improved happiness. God Bless, Mary von Mohr (Lucky wife of Paul von Mohr, mom of three wonderful adult children, and committed cat and dog lover)