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Mary Blair, LPC

LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Mind-body therapies
  • Internal family systems
  • 18 years experience

About Mary Blair

Mary Blair is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with more than 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist, consultant, and hospice and hospital chaplain. Her background includes work with people facing grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma histories, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns.

She integrates a range of therapeutic traditions into her work, drawing on internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic approaches, and somatic methods to tailor treatment to each person. This blended approach supports attention to emotional experience, bodily sensations, and the relational patterns that shape everyday life. The LPC credential denotes a professional license to provide clinical counseling services.

Mary takes a holistic view of healing that honors mind, body, and spirit as each client defines those terms. Her style is client-centered, encouraging clients to take an active role in guiding the pace and focus of sessions while using brain-body informed techniques to help identify what is most important in the moment.

She brings practical clinical experience and chaplaincy perspectives to complex situations such as trauma, end-of-life concerns, and caregiving stress, and uses mindfulness, trauma-focused work, somatic practices, and Internal Family Systems to support recovery and resilience. Mary values the courage it takes to seek support and aims to provide an attentive, respectful environment for the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mary Blair have?

Mary Blair has 18 years of experience as a therapist and clinician.

Is Mary Blair a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: SD LPC LPC20544.

In which languages does Mary Blair provide therapy?

Mary Blair provides therapy in English.

Where is Mary Blair located?

Mary Blair is located in South Dakota.

How can I work with Mary Blair as my therapist?

You can work with Mary Blair through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mary Blair work with international clients?

Mary Blair does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mary Blair cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Counseling Work for You?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.



One major benefit is scheduling flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that fits their life and comfort level - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety can make it easier to maintain consistency in care around work, family, or other commitments.



Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may change therapists if they would like a different fit. For many people, the combination of therapeutic skill and flexible access helps make progress more manageable and accessible.

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