Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW

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Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW

ACT* and Nature-Based Therapist, serving DFW and beyond. (*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

11/04/2025

A growing body of research shows that exposure to green spaces (areas with plant life) and blue spaces (areas with a prominent water element) helps to counteract much of the noise and chaos of modern urban life.

But, for those of us who have experienced the restorative benefits firsthand, we know we don’t need research projects to prove this is true. 💚

Today’s tip: find the nearest green or blue space by you, and get to it! Don’t overwhelm yourself by planning to stay longer than needed. Even 10 minutes outdoors has been shown to have significant physical and mental effects.

And if you can’t physically get to somewhere like that, take 10 minutes to visualize yourself in a space filled with plants and water. You’ll be amazed how real the results of that visualization can be!

That said, if after 10 minutes, you feel like staying longer, be my guest! Or rather, be Mother Nature’s guest. 😉

11/01/2025

Ok, to be fair, there’s a lot more to it than this, but hear me out…

A lot of people wonder whether they should have a diagnosis when someone or something (or some post) has made them think they have some condition.

The truth is, it takes a thorough biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment in order to determine whether a person has or doesn’t have a mental health condition.

Furthermore, just because you have certain symptoms that match a particular disorder, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have the disorder. You would have to have ALL the required symptoms (the whole “cluster” of symptoms, as they say), and those symptoms would have to be at a certain level, and they would have to cause a certain level of impairment.

Diagnosing isn’t the kind of thing you can just slap together through some Google searches, a chat with a coworker, an AI assessment, or even some ongoing hunches.

Diagnosing is really something that should be left to the professionals.

That said, if you are truly concerned about symptoms you are experiencing and you want to explore whether there’s anything serious going on, simply go see a professional! Or at least give one a call.

Most therapists/counselors (myself included) will provide a free phone consultation and can help you decide whether pursuing therapeutic treatment is right for you.

I hope this helps. It can be so confusing to know what to think when you see and hear information from so many sources. It’s totally natural to wonder. All I’m saying is, if you’re wondering turns to worry, don’t stress yourself out about it. Ask a professional, and go from there.

10/30/2025

Once thought by some to be “tree-hugger” nonsense, modern science indicates that coming into physical contact with plants truly has a number of physical and emotional benefits. 🌱

There’s a reason shinrin-yoku (AKA Japanese “forest bathing”) has become a growing area of interest for people who care about mental health!

This is just one of many examples of how nature is always offering us healthy, sustainable opportunities to practice self-care. Earth is an amazing self-sustaining system, and it takes care of its own. Let it take care of you too!

In the spirit, here’s a tip for today: find a quiet place, and touch a tree. Let your whole palm rest on its surface. Take a few deep breaths. Don’t rush the experience. Even if you feel a little silly, see how long you can stick with it. Can you do 20 seconds? What about a minute?

Start small on your first try. You may find yourself making a regular habit of it and eventually stretching your time longer and longer!

Let me know how it goes for you!

10/28/2025

Hi everybody!

I'm going to be doing a short presentation on self-worth and self-care, as part of a "Fresh for Fall" wellness workshop, taking place in Mansfield on November 8, from 10am-12:30pm.

The small holistic community hosting the event will provide treats, goodie bags, and a space for women and men to learn sustainable self-care (ex. toxin-free living, gentle yoga flow experience, etc).

Cost is minimal ($10), and space is limited, so if you're interested, please rsvp quickly to make sure you get a spot. For more information, or to register, reach out using the contact information on the attached flier, or by visiting the organizer's website: https://www.lyndseymovementmama.com/events/ .

Thank you!

04/18/2025

This is so exciting!

A little personal context here: I have had to tell several people that I can't be their therapist, because professional licenses are state-based, and I'm currently only licensed to treat people in Texas. So basically, if anyone living outside of Texas wants to do virtual sessions with me, I have to say no. :(

But, thanks to the Social Work Compact, things are changing! The Social Work Compact invites states to recognize licenses issued in other states (so long as they are equally qualified). Which means... I will soon be able to work across state lines!

It's still going to be a while before the "multi-state licenses" are actually available, but several states have already signed up and committed to being part of this initiative to provide more access to mental health treatment. This is INCREDIBLE news for so many people!!

The map below shows states that have already joined the Social Work Compact, as well as those that are in the process of passing legislation. They are ready to start working together, and so am I! 🥳

https://swcompact.org/compact-map/

03/03/2025

What doesn’t help: Worrying about tomorrow, obsessing over yesterday. Fearing happiness wasn’t real before or won’t come again.

What does: Anchoring yourself in the present with nonjudgment and gratitude. Accepting happiness as it comes and trusting the experience.

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Mansfield, TX
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https://therapeutictransitions.org/staff/mary-reas-oden-lmsw, http://www.rainbowbox.us/

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