Meet Mary B.
About Me
I am personally and professionally immersed in the wellbeing of children. I am a parent myself to 3 boys. I have over 25 years clinical experience and training serving children and families in a variety of settings, with over 15 years in private practice.
I am Co-Founder of The Epiphany School of Charlotte, an independent, non-profit school for students with social communication differences. I created the Purposeful Parenting Program. In short, I’ve dedicated my life to the service and pursuit of what helps children and families flourish.
I believe in using a positive, strength-based, skills-focused approach and evidence-based practices (EBP) to work with your child and you to achieve your goals. Our work is collaborative and solution-focused.
My Training and Clinical Work
My training and clinical work integrates the science and evidenced-based practices (EBP) of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Structured Play-based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment and Systems Theories, Resiliency research and Neuroscience.
It brings me great joy to work with parents and children helping them to discover their inner superpowers, leverage their strengths to learn practical tools, tips, and techniques, so that they experience more confidence, happiness, and success in their friend and family lives.
Licenses, Memberships, and Education:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC (2009), VA (1994)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Masters of Social Work, Child and Family Clinical Program, Virginia Commonwealth University (1992)
My Passion Projects
Creator & Director of The Purposeful Parenting Model and Program
Contributing author to The Southeast Psych Guide to Imperfect Parenting
Co-Founder & Board Member of The Epiphany School of Charlotte a non-profit, independent school for children with social communication differences.
Author of The Friends and Feelings™ Program, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum
12 Fast Fun Facts About Me
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I have three boys.
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My husband, Dan, and I moved to Charlotte in 1998, the week after our honeymoon.
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We hail from Virginia. Go Wahoos!
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We are BIG Steelers fans! (Panthers are a close 2nd)
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I grew up on a horse and cattle farm in the Virginia countryside.
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When I was younger, I wanted to be a pediatrician, then reconsidered when I realized I couldn’t stomach the sight of blood.
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I have over 100 Boba Fett memorabilia and collectible items.
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I have an affinity for alliteration, particularly prone to P’s.
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I love games! All types - guessing games, cards, dice, board, beyblades, hide and seek, scavenger hunts, riddles, charades - I even like to make up my own games.
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My favorite hobbies: traveling, live concerts, watching sports games and movies with my family.
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I go by “Mary B.” kinda like a double name. (I don’t know, ask my mom! 😂)
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The B. is my middle initial. It’s a family name. (Nope, can’t tell ya! 😉)