Mary Previte LAC, NCC, RYT

After retiring from a 22 year career in collegiate athletics administration mentoring student-athletes through their academic and athletic careers, Mary returned to school, receiving a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Georgian Court University.

Returning to school was prompted by Mary’s passion for helping and supporting individuals in their growth. She is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota honor society, and has presented on Mind/Body Interventions in Mental Health. She received her certification in trauma-informed yoga from the Sakala School of Integrative Teaching, and is a registered 200-hour yoga teacher.

After completing her internship at Integrated Care Concepts & Consultation, she feels blessed to have been offered the opportunity to become a part of the ICCC family when she received her state licensure. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey and a member of the American Counseling Association and the New Jersey Counseling Association. She is a Certified Women’s Mental Health Specialist.

Mary works from a client-centered perspective. Understanding the client’s journey is their own, she believes the counselor’s job is to follow the client’s lead, helping to guide and challenge, as they work toward the change they desire. She practices building rapport through non-judgement and empathy. Although she believes the therapist’s toolbox should be diverse, the existential theories provide a solid base to build an outlook to the future of wellness. Mind/body is foundational to Mary’s work, allowing the client to become comfortable in their body to facilitate healing and growth. In this, everything is invitational, allowing the client agency. When the weather permits, Mary works with clients outside, providing Ecotherapy, where nature becomes the best healer.