Grief, Cancer Recovery & Life Transitions Therapist
Grief and life-altering change can leave even the strongest person feeling unsteady. As a cancer survivor herself, Mary Beth Lee, LCSW, understands that unsteadiness firsthand; not just as a clinician, but as someone who has lived it. That lived experience is why so many clients feel deeply understood from their very first session.
Mary Beth specializes in grief counseling, cancer and illness recovery, trauma, depression, addiction and substance abuse recovery. She helps clients navigate loss in all its forms, the death of a loved one, a life-altering diagnosis, an identity shift, or the quiet exhaustion of burnout with both deep compassion and practical, evidence-based tools.
Having walked her own path through cancer and recovery, Mary Beth brings a rare depth of empathy to clients facing illness, fear, and the emotional aftermath that so often gets overlooked once physical treatment ends. She knows firsthand that healing doesn't stop when treatment does, and she's built her practice around supporting clients through exactly that next chapter.
Drawing on evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, Mary Beth helps clients process emotion, restore balance, and rebuild connection to themselves, their bodies, and the people around them. Her approach is collaborative, grounded, and deeply human: she meets you where you are and guides you toward hope, clarity, and renewed strength, at your own pace.
If you're carrying the weight of grief, a health crisis, or burnout and want a therapist who understands it not just clinically, but personally, Mary Beth offers a steady, compassionate place to begin.
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.
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.