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Mary T. Kelly, M.A., Stepfamily Expert, Therapist, Coach
Stepfamily Expert, Therapist & Coach
Approach & Philosophy

Being part of a stepfamily is complex and challenging, whether you’re dating, living together, or married. If you’re a childless or childfree woman, your challenges are even greater. If you’ve ever thought, “I never knew it would be this hard,” you’re not alone. Integrating a new family is a complicated journey for everyone involved, and stepfamilies often emerge from situations of loss, making the process of becoming a cohesive unit more difficult than it sounds.​​
 

mary t.kelly, M.A., Therapist, Stepfamily Expert, Coach
About Mary

Mary T. Kelly, M.A., is a seasoned family psychotherapist based in Boulder, Colorado, offering her expertise to clients worldwide through virtual sessions.

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A pioneer in supporting stepmoms and stepcouples, Mary addresses the unique challenges of stepfamily life (this is no Brady Bunch), providing solutions grounded in cutting-edge research and over 24 years of clinical experience.

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Services

6-Week Therapeutic Coaching Packages

These coaching packages offer personalized support for step-couples and stepmoms navigating the unique challenges of stepfamily life. Whether you're working through these dynamics as a couple or as an individual stepmom, these packages provide custom-tailored solutions to help you build a stronger, more harmonious family unit.

High Impact Couples Therapy Intensive 

The 2-Day Intensive Couples Therapy Program offers a focused, high-impact approach to resolving significant relationship challenges. Also known as "Couples Intensives" or "Couples Therapy Retreats," this program involves two consecutive 6-hour sessions, allowing couples to deeply immerse themselves in the therapeutic process without the interruptions of daily life.

Straight-Talk Coaching Sessions

These coaching sessions offer a focused, no-nonsense approach to stepfamily challenges. The initial 2-hour session—available via Zoom or in-person in Boulder—delivers a clear, direct assessment of your situation, along with actionable steps to address your concerns. For ongoing support, 1–2-hour follow-up sessions can be scheduled as needed, ensuring you have the guidance to navigate your stepfamily dynamics effectively. Perfect for those who want to cut to the chase and find practical solutions.

Therapy Sessions
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Complimentary 15-minute Consultation

This is a risk-free opportunity to talk to Mary about your specific stepfamily issues that are keeping you stuck as a stepmom, or step couple. You’ll get a clear sense of how quickly Mary works with a summary of the direction she sees for future sessions.

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I don't have children, so it was very challenging to try to figure out what my "stepmother" role was. I worked with Mary through Skype and was relieved to find that I was normal and not a terrible person for struggling with my husband's kids. My husband was resistant to working with Mary but finally agreed. Going to her opened our eyes and gave us many practical solutions for the problems we didn't know how to handle. What was particularly helpful were her information about the need for boundaries.

Julie, Singapore

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