What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.92
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.90
“I have known/worked with Dr. Brinkmeyer for a couple years now. I have had many therapist over the years and Mary has certainly left a lasting impression. Truly, this box does not allow enough space to write about my experience with her. I live differently now, I am a better man, a better father, a better husband, and Mary helped bring me back to life. Just dive in, you won't regret it.”
SWMore than 1 year ago
“Mary has been so wonderful to work with. It can be so difficult to find a therapist who suits you, but with Mary I always have felt so comfortable and so heard. I feel like she sees me as an individual, and not just as a patient. In our work together we have been able to set and meet goals that have made it much easier to function in my daily life. I am so grateful to Mary for all of her patience, compassion, and expertise. I truly feel that I am in capable and caring hands.”
ABMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Transgender Care
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Eclectic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
LesbianFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Florida and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago. I bring over 25 years of training and experience working mainly with adults in individual psychotherapy, as well as with young children (ages 2-7) and their families. I have worked extensively with people dealing with depression and anxiety, life transitions, and conflicts in their families and at work. I have intensive training and experience helping those with trauma, including survivors of child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, combat-related trauma, and moral injury. Given my extensive work with Veterans and on an orthopedic/spinal service, I also have significant experience addressing chronic pain and helping those in pain find fulfillment and increased functioning so they can live fuller, more meaningful lives despite their pain.
For the past decade, I have specialized in LGBTQ+-affirming care. My work has included being part of the US Navy's Transgender Care Team; training, designing, and supervising other clinicians in LGBTQ+-affirming care; and serving as the LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator at a southern VA hospital. I am committed to creating safe spaces to explore your identity and sexuality, wherever you may fall on the gender-sexuality spectrum. I am sex-positive, kink-positive, and poly-affirming in psychotherapy.
I am here to help you explore what matters most to you on your mental health journey and to support your healing and growth in our work together.
What should a new client know about working with you?
As a psychotherapist, I know that true change starts with forming a trusting relationship. I create a warm, respectful, and engaging space where you can feel heard and understood. I bring compassion, openness, and humor as I get to know you as an individual, both your strengths and challenges, sorrows and joys. We may work together to identify thoughts and behaviors that hold you back (knowing that these may also have helped you to survive past trauma); we work toward change without judgement. We may also work to challenge internalized messages that are destructive to your sense of power, integrity, value, worth and potential. Whether these came from important people in your past, or institutions meant to keep you down, we will ferret out and dispute these internalized messages.
Psychology has allowed me to combine my love of learning with my passion for helping others and my commitment to social justice. I was inspired mostly by my grandfather, a staunch advocate in the battle for Civil Rights in this country. My career has included clinical care, teaching, leadership, and advocacy, and supporting military and veteran communities, including military families, and most recently standing up to discriminatory practices recently introduced at the VA. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago and my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Florida. I am continually learning in my work with those who come to me for help, and through advanced trainings, discussions with colleagues and keeping current with journals
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach, above all, is based in compassion and understanding within the humanistic tradition - and is also evidence-based, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions like Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure. When working with families who are struggling to parent young children I rely on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a therapy I have used in much of my career. Whether we are working on insight, practical strategies and solutions, skill building, value clarification, or mindfulness techniques, we will do so collaboratively. You set the pace for our work together.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $200-350 for 55 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
More information on payments and coverage
Bryant West Psychology works with most insurance plans (whether in-network or out-of-network) to make the financials easy, hassle-free, and paper-work-free for you. We can bill your insurance for you, and you can pay us any deductibles and co-pays by credit card or through Zelle, as well as the old-fashioned ways, such as check or cash.
In-Network: Our clinicians are providers in the following networks: Aetna and its affiliated insurances (Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna, Christian Brothers Services - Aetna, Health Scope - Aetna, Meritain, Nippon, Trustmark ) and student health insurance at NYU, Columbia, New School, Fordham, FIT, and Pratt. Your insurance company sets our fees, co-pays, and deductibles, making our services more affordable. We will discuss this with you.
Out-of-Network: We bill all insurance companies, such as United Health Care, Oxford, Cigna, Blue Cross/Shield, and Beacon (to name a few). Depending on your plan, your insurance may pay up to 80% of our fee (and sometimes more). We will do our best to work with you to make payment arrangements that won't break the bank—that is, your bank.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Florida, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- University of Chicago (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
Awards and publications
- US Navy Civilian Psychologist of the Year, 2015
- US Navy Civilian Psychologist of the Year, 2018
- Florence Shafer Memorial Award for Excellence in Psychotherapeutic Counseling, 2005
NPI number
1003089012
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.90
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Mary was a great listener, really made me feel so comfortable
April 11, 2025Francesca H.Verified patientVideo visit
I have known/worked with Dr. Brinkmeyer for a couple years now. I have had many therapist over the years and Mary has certainly left a lasting impression. Truly, this box does not allow enough space to write about my experience with her. I live differently now, I am a better man, a better father, a better husband, and Mary helped bring me back to life. Just dive in, you won't regret it.
More than 1 year agoSW
Mary has been so wonderful to work with. It can be so difficult to find a therapist who suits you, but with Mary I always have felt so comfortable and so heard. I feel like she sees me as an individual, and not just as a patient. In our work together we have been able to set and meet goals that have made it much easier to function in my daily life. I am so grateful to Mary for all of her patience, compassion, and expertise. I truly feel that I am in capable and caring hands.
More than 1 year agoAB
I saw Dr. Brinkmeyer for PTSD from something that happened to me in the military. I was nervous at first, but she was so kind and made me feel comfortable. She kept me going through therapy even when I wanted to quit, and she helped me believe in myself and really see myself as a survivor and see a way forward.
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Is Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer accepting new patients?
Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Brinkmeyer's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer online?
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What practice does Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer work with?
Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer works with Bryant West Psychology, PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer?
Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer speak?
Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 4.9/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.