Mary Breen
CLINICAL DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
PRONOUNS: SHE/HER
“Therapy is an artistic collaboration between two truth-seekers. Together we sculpt, transforming our shapes - both artists, both the clay. We evolve and the universe renews.”
Welcome!
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Connecticut, and a Somatic Experiencing Practictioner with nearly two decades of experience supporting others through some of life’s most complex and tender moments.
Mary understands that life in a fast-paced, achievement-oriented world can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves and their values. She works collaboratively with clients to foster deeper self-understanding, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her approach is warm, thoughtful, and attuned to each person’s unique story and nervous system.
Clients often come to Mary seeking relief from chronic stress or emotional pain, but remain for the deeper work of integration and growth. She believes therapy is not only about alleviating symptoms, but about supporting clients in living more authentically and intentionally. Mary welcomes individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs who are curious, reflective, and ready to explore meaningful change within a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Mary’s Clinical Background
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Somatic Experiencing
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
Breathwork
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Anxiety and Stress-Management
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intimacy and Sexual Concerns
Maternal Wellness
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Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Mothers
Couples
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Survivors
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Master of Social Work - Silver School of Social Work, New York University
Bachelor of Arts in English - University of Wisconsin
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Somatic Experiencing Professional Training
Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Postgraduate Certification
Maternal Mental Health Intensive
Perinatal Grief & Loss Certification
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification
100 hour Therapeutic and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification
Pranayama Breathwork and Meditation Instructor Certification
Certified Complex Trauma Professional Training
Certified Compassion Fatigue Training
Internal Family Systems Training
Advanced Somatic Experiencing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training - EMDRIA with Deany Laliotis
Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana
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English
Conversational Spanish
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New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker
How Mary Can Support You
Mary supports clients navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, relational challenges, and major life transitions. She works with young professionals, new parents, couples, and entrepreneurs who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected despite outward success.
Her work is especially supportive for individuals experiencing the somatic effects of chronic stress, emotional trauma, or burnout. Mary helps clients understand how stress and trauma live in the body and guides them toward greater regulation, grounding, and emotional flexibility. Through this process, clients often experience increased clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and others.
Mary also supports clients exploring identity, purpose, and meaning, including those curious about the evolving role of psychedelic-assisted therapy in mental health treatment. While grounded in evidence-based care, she brings an open and thoughtful lens to emerging therapeutic possibilities.
Whether clients are seeking symptom relief, relational repair, or personal growth, Mary offers a steady, attuned presence and practical tools to support lasting change.
Influences: Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Restorative Yoga, Coherent Breathing, Polyvagal Theory
Mary’s Approach
Mary’s approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and rooted in the belief that healing involves the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. She draws from extensive postgraduate training in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, OCD treatment, and Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders, tailoring her work to each client’s needs and pace.
In sessions, Mary incorporates embodied practices such as breathwork, guided meditation, and restorative yoga to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing. These practices help clients reconnect with their bodies, release held tension, and cultivate a greater sense of safety and presence.
Mary approaches therapy as a collaborative and relational process. She values curiosity, compassion, and authenticity, and believes that meaningful change emerges when clients feel deeply seen and supported. Her work honors both the emotional and spiritual dimensions of healing, offering space for reflection, integration, and growth.
Rituals: Catskills weekends, piping hot showers, breathwork meditation, savasana, walking my dog
Why Work With Mary?
Clients choose to work with Mary for her depth of experience, integrative skill set, and warm, grounded presence. She brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and holistic awareness, allowing her to support clients in both practical and transformative ways.
Mary is particularly attuned to individuals who are high-achieving, deeply thoughtful, or navigating complex roles and responsibilities. She offers therapy that is both supportive and expansive, helping clients align their lives with their values and inner wisdom.
In addition to her clinical work, Mary is deeply committed to mentoring and guiding other therapists. She believes in fostering a community of practitioners who honor the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and she brings this same care and intentionality into her work with clients.
Library: Attached (Levine & Heller); Black Suicide (Herbert Hendin); Coming out of Shame (Gershen Kaufman); Conceivability (Elizabeth Katkin); Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts (Kleinman & Wenzel); A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle); After the Affair (Janis Spring)
About Mary Breen
Mary is a seasoned psychotherapist with nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field. She is the founder of Repose, a practice created from her belief that true healing requires an integrated approach to mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Her clinical work is informed by advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, OCD treatment, and perinatal mental health, as well as a deep commitment to embodied and contemplative practices. Mary remains actively engaged in lifelong learning and professional growth, ensuring her work reflects both current research and timeless therapeutic wisdom.
Outside the therapy room, Mary is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs in aligning their professional lives with purpose and authenticity. She brings curiosity, warmth, and presence to all aspects of her work, creating spaces where meaningful transformation can unfold.