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Mary Coombs, Trauma-Informed Therapist – Equine-Assisted Therapy.
About Mary Coombs, LCSW
Thank you so much for visiting my website. I’m Mary, a psychotherapist serving the Central Valley of Northern California. I offer equine-assisted therapy (psychotherapy that includes horses) in Stockton California.
A bit about me: I’m a trauma-informed therapist with nineteen years of experience in providing mental health care. I am also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and seek to provide inclusive and individualized support to each person I serve.
My specializations include in trauma-informed interventions for those suffering from complex trauma, neglect and abuse, attachment trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, persecution and oppression, religious alienation, ritual abuse, survivors of combat or relocation trauma, and complex grief.
I am also experienced in therapy for those struggling with eating disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, mood disorders including depression and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and questions of identity.
Neurodivergent clients are welcome. Please know that respect and self-determination are central to all my client’s well-being, and certainly for neurodivergent populations as well. My experience in this area includes over a decade of supporting many people with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injuries in a wide variety of environments.
You can learn more about my services below, and feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. (209) 200-8611
About Fiona Picchi, MSW Intern
Fiona is a social work intern pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at Carroll College in Helena, MT. She has experience in a range of animal and human facilitated mental health settings including the Helena chapter of Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) and Concord High School in California’s Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). Fiona’s therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and grounded in the biopsychosocial model, emphasizing client strengths and agency throughout the therapeutic and intervention process.
Fiona is most experienced working with those struggling with mood disorders–such as depression and anxiety disorders–as well as grief and loss, trauma, self-harm, early stages of addiction, divorce, and self-identity. She also has some experience working with neurodivergent adolescents and those struggling with eating disorders.
Our Services
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Telehealth Therapy
Outdoor therapies including play, walking, and expressive art therapies
Individuals including kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
Couples including LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and non-monogamous
Therapy for mental health providers and professionals
Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go. They merely determine where you start.
Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy
Our Practice
As therapists, it is of the upmost importance that our clients feel not only welcome, but seen, heard, and respected. Within each session, we commit to providing the highest quality of care, rooted in evidence-based psychotherapy and scientifically sound therapeutic methods. As part of this philosophy, we work as transparently as possible, and collaborate with you to help you meet your treatment goals.
As equine-assisted therapists, we incorporate movement and creative strategies into our practice whenever applicable. These methods have been shown to enhance the therapeutic experience and reduce mental health symptoms. For many, these techniques are more effective than engaging in talk therapy alone.
Mary maintains a certificate as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. They have also received extensive training (but are not certified) in many therapy modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Crisis Interventions, Trauma Focused-CBT, Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Mind and Body Bridging, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Therapy for Complex Trauma, Object Relations, The Gottman Method for Couples Counseling, Internal Family Systems, and Collaborative Counseling.
Our practice is a safe, trauma-informed space located in Stockton, CA.
If we seem like a good fit or to inquire about our available appointments, please don’t hesitate to call. (209) 200-8611
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Contact
We will respond to emails within 24 hours or on the next business day.
Thank you for your response. ✨
maryc@mdofficemail.com.
You may call Mary’s confidential phone line at (209) 200-8611. (Coaching phone calls available for established clients dependent on therapist availability.)
If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
You may also call 988 for emergencies related to suicidal thoughts or urges.
Fax: (209) 642-4566
Mary Coombs, LCSW 