Dr. Mary Anne Gunter, LPC

Trauma-informed counseling for life transitions and relationships

Trauma focused care
Grief and loss support
Parenting and coparenting help

About Dr. Mary Anne Gunter

Dr. Mary Anne Gunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with individual adults and takes a caring, client-focused approach to therapy. With specialized training in trauma-informed care, she supports clients navigating the effects of trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, parenting stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, career concerns, and major life transitions. She also brings added focus to concerns such as blended family dynamics, coparenting challenges, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or health-related strain, codependency, commitment and communication difficulties, and family-of-origin patterns.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based trauma therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and she has completed advanced training through established programs in trauma treatment. Dr. Gunter also has recognized expertise in stepfamily and coparenting support, including training as a Smart Stepfamilies Recognized Therapy Provider and as a facilitator for the One Heart, Two Homes coparenting course, which is used by many family court systems across the nation.

As a trained grief counseling specialist, she approaches loss with respect and patience, without minimizing a client’s experience or placing timelines on healing. Dr. Gunter also offers structured help with goal-setting and practical planning so clients can move from feeling stuck to taking realistic, meaningful steps forward. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to provide therapy that is collaborative, straightforward, and grounded in genuine listening.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issues

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Mary Anne Gunter have?

Dr. Mary Anne Gunter has 8 years of experience.

Is Dr. Mary Anne Gunter a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Mary Anne Gunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She holds licensure in Arizona (AZ LPC LPC-22480) and Arkansas (AR LPC P2008070).

In which languages does Dr. Mary Anne Gunter provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Mary Anne Gunter located?

Dr. Mary Anne Gunter is located in Arkansas.

How can I work with Dr. Mary Anne Gunter as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Mary Anne Gunter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule, comfort level, and goals.

Does Dr. Mary Anne Gunter work with international clients?

No. Dr. Mary Anne Gunter does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Mary Anne Gunter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online

Dr. Mary Anne Gunter draws from established, research-informed methods to help clients work through trauma, stress, and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills that support steadier moods, healthier coping, and clearer decision-making. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape trust, closeness, and emotional safety, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, family-of-origin stress, and recurring patterns in connection. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured trauma approach that helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences so they feel less overwhelming over time.

Finding the right style of therapy is part of the work. Dr. Gunter collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what feels most helpful, and adjust the approach as needs evolve, whether the focus is grief, life transitions, parenting pressure, or coping with anxiety and stress.

Online therapy also makes it easier to get consistent support. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging. These options can improve flexibility, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.

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