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I’m Mary Beth Lee, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from grief, trauma, and life-altering events. My practice focuses on traumatic loss, addiction recovery, medical trauma, complex health challenges, and post-traumatic growth.

Whether you are coping with the devastating loss of a loved one, navigating cancer recovery, caregiving for a family member, or adjusting to life after trauma, I provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space for healing.

My Story

My journey as a therapist began with my own story of loss and resilience. On August 8, 1998, my family’s life changed forever in a car accident that took the life of my oldest son, Johnny, and left my son Christopher with a traumatic brain injury. From that moment forward, I felt called to dedicate my career to understanding and supporting others through the realities of traumatic loss and grief.

As I often tell my clients: “I’ve struggled, explored, questioned, and discovered along the way. My own healing journey has given me a profound understanding of the realities and consequences of trauma, and it’s now my mission to walk alongside others through their darkest moments.”

As a cancer survivor, I also have deep empathy for those navigating serious health diagnoses and the mental, emotional, and physical toll they take on individuals and families.

Education & Training

  • Master of Social Work – University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work

  • Member of the Dean’s Advisory Committee, University of Houston GCSW

  • Fellow, ChildTrauma Academy – extensive training with Dr. Bruce Perry, a leading expert in trauma and the brain

Specialties

Over the past two decades, I have specialized in supporting individuals, families, and communities through:

  • Grief Counseling – with a focus on traumatic loss, including parents grieving the loss of a child

  • Post-Traumatic Growth & Resilience – building strength and meaning after hardship

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advocacy – supporting families navigating life after injury

  • Medical Trauma & Cancer Recovery – helping individuals and caregivers cope with health-related trauma

  • Addiction & Recovery Support – guiding individuals and families through healing and recovery

  • Crisis Response & Mental Health Advocacy – supporting schools, organizations, and communities after tragedy

  • Parent & Family Support – addressing intergenerational trauma and fostering resilience

I also design community integration programs, lead workshops, and consult with schools, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits on navigating the aftermath of loss and trauma.

Availability

I currently see clients virtually across Texas and Missouri, making it easier for individuals and families to access grief and trauma counseling from home. My schedule is:

📅 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Why Clients Work With Me

Clients choose to work with me because I combine professional expertise with lived experience. I know firsthand what it means to survive devastating loss, face complex medical challenges, and rebuild after trauma. I meet every client with empathy, respect, and hope, no matter how heavy their story feels.

Begin Your Healing Journey

If you are grieving a loss, recovering from trauma, or seeking support during a health crisis, you don’t have to walk this road alone. I invite you to book a session with me and begin the process of healing, resilience, and rebuilding.

Mary Beth Lee, LCSW