Mary (MJ) Devorak

MS, LMFT
(They/She)

Therapy is a collaborative process that guides healing of the body and mind. Mary enjoys guiding and learning about the unique path that each individual takes in their healing process. Mary believes in following the client, rather than telling them where to go. You are the expert of your life! Mary is a casual, non-judgmental therapist who uses a gentle and holistic approach, with an anti-racist and justice oriented lens. Therapy doesn’t always have to look like the traditional talk therapy approach. Gaming, walking, exploring special interests, and so much more can all be incorporated into sessions with Mary.

Mary primarily works with teens and young adults in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. Their clients are often looking to get to know themselves on a deeper level and understand how their brain works. Mary offers Autism Assessments for people who are 16 and older. They strive to make this a positive, affirming experience for each client. Mary also works with clients who are going through a big life transition, such as graduating from high school. Change can be hard, but you can get support along the way! One of Mary’s favorite forms of therapy is therapeutic gaming, which includes playing TTRPGs such as Dungeons and Dragons.  

Mary has done a significant amount of volunteering at hospitals and hospices. They have been trained as a death doula, and use this training to compliment their therapeutic work. As a geeky, neurodivergent therapist, Mary enjoys gaming with fellow therapists and healers in the Geek Therapy and CASTT communities. They also enjoy playing video games and spending time with their wife and animals. Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek (yes, both!) are some of their favorite fandoms.

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s Degree – College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN
  • Master’s Degree – University of Wisconsin- Stout, Menomonie, WI

Licensure

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – License #2883

Postgraduate Training

  • Postgraduate training in Multisystemic Therapy (MST) – The Family Partnership
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – Trained
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – Trained
  • Medical Family Therapy Intensive – University of Rochester Medical Center, NY
  • The Bodhana Model for Therapeutic Gaming – York, PA – Trained through level 301
  • Brainspotting – Trained through Level 2
  • Certified Autism Specialist
  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy – Levels 1 and 2

Professional Acknowledgments

Clinical Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Autism Assessments (ages 16+, self-diagnosed affirming)
  • Chronic and terminal illness
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Executive functioning
  • Grief and loss
  • LGBTQIA+ support
  • Life Transitions/Identity development
  • Trauma
  • ADHD
  • Adolescents and Teens
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism (Assessments for ages 16+, self-diagnosed affirming)
  • Depression
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Grief and Loss
  • Medical Trauma including Chronic and Terminal Illness
  • LGBTQIA+ identified and affirming
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Self-harm
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Therapeutic Gaming
  • Trauma
  • Transition and Adjustment

I work with individuals across the spectrum of age, race, gender, ability, and sexual orientation.

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