What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Mary is authentic understanding and then appropriately spends time outlining the problem and then here’s a solution and you can start working on it by doing this Giving you how to deal with trauma in the past and how it affects me all the time in the present
Things are improving and I’m already starting to use techno that will become habit more automatic Respond to problems situations that I may overreact to because I perceive them as threats
Her approach to therapy & experience with PTSD”
Less than 1 year ago
“Mary has an exceptional ability to reframe challenges in ways that feel both insightful and actionable. She brings genuine warmth and presence to every session, creating a space where conversations flow naturally while still providing concrete tools and practices to take home. I can't recommend her highly enough.”
Less than 1 year ago
About Mary Fortson
Focus areas
Anxiety
Insomnia
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Mood Disorders
Women's Issues Therapy
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Mary Fortson
Hello, I'm Mary. Something I find myself saying often is: "it's hard to be human." Life brings so many ups and downs, and our own histories, genetics, circumstances, life events, etc. can impact how we find ourselves functioning from day to day. I am passionate about helping clients discover the tools and frameworks that work for them to meet their own identified goals for their life and decreasing the emotional intensity of symptoms causing barriers to meeting those goals.
In 2010, I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Master’s of Social Work and earned my license to practice independently in 2013. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Family & Child Sciences at Florida State University in 2005 and my Doctor of Philosophy in International Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University in 2017. (A bit of a random PhD, I know...my dissertation research was about the relationship between social identity and emotional well-being for service members and veterans in the context of community reintegration.)
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Georgia, Master's in Social Work
- Kennesaw State University (PhD)
- Florida State University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1386916112
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Mary is authentic understanding and then appropriately spends time outlining the problem and then here’s a solution and you can start working on it by doing this Giving you how to deal with trauma in the past and how it affects me all the time in the present
Things are improving and I’m already starting to use techno that will become habit more automatic Respond to problems situations that I may overreact to because I perceive them as threats
Her approach to therapy & experience with PTSD
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Mary has an exceptional ability to reframe challenges in ways that feel both insightful and actionable. She brings genuine warmth and presence to every session, creating a space where conversations flow naturally while still providing concrete tools and practices to take home. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Mary Fortson work with?
Mary Fortson works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Mary Fortson?
Mary Fortson frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Mary Fortson on their profile.
What languages does Mary Fortson speak?
Mary Fortson speaks English.