At the end of the day being human means going through the good times and really hard times too. We all need a little extra help! Believe me, I get it! Therapy can be intimidating and my overall goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, safe, and seen. Being a more engaged therapist means that I want to meet YOU where you’re at. I’m the type of therapist who will be able to laugh and joke with you while also being able to sit with you during the hard moments.

Not only am I just a therapist, I also have training in personal training and fitness! The mind-body connection is something western culture has ignored. It’s my goal to bring attention back to our bodies because at the end of the day that is how we can truly heal. Through our bodies. Our bodies know how to heal but we have been taught to ignore them. I help clients build their relationship with their bodies by helping them better understand bodily sensations and cues which helps inform their healing process. Listening to our bodies also may mean incorporating different things that help bring clients joy, understanding, and regulation. What this basically means is let’s get creative with it! If you’re into tarot, art, music, or dancing, let’s figure out a way to use these things as a way for you to start healing!

Meet Mary:

Hi, I’m Mary Shay (she/her/hers), welcome to Revive Therapy! Taking the time to explore your mental health is a huge step, and I am excited to be a part of this journey with you! 

I’m sure we can all agree on one thing…life can be freaking hard! I want to be the first to tell you I get it. You are not alone in feeling this way and it’s my goal to make sure you feel seen and heard when we work together. When it comes to therapy, I take more of a direct approach. What this means is I’m not going to be that therapist who just sits there, staring at you, and asking the question “How do you feel about that.” I value and prefer to be an active participant in your therapy. 

What brings me the most energy is not just teaching clients about how trauma has impacted them but I also engage them in exercises and activities that promote true healing in your body, mind, and soul. We can talk all we want about trauma, but until we put action behind it, healing our deepest wounds won’t be fully possible.

I specialize in:

My education and training:

  • B.A. in Counseling and Human Services from University of Scranton (2011)

  • Masters in Social Work (MSW) Temple University (2017)

  • Licensed Social Worker (2018)

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2024)

  • Trained in:

    • Trauma-Focused CBT

    • Domestic Violence Specialist

    • Trauma Art Narrative Therapy

    • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

    • Palouse Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

I work with:

As an online therapist in Pennsylvania, I believe that:

  • All people are worthy of receiving online therapy, no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, or size.

Interested in working together? Schedule a free consultation with our Intake Coordinator to see if I’m a good fit for you and get scheduled for your first session!

About Revive Therapy Services

Revive Therapy Services specializes in trauma therapy that helps you relearn how to feel and heal. If you’re ready to stop running from emotions and start feeling safe in them, we’d love to walk that journey with you. In Philadelphia, PA and Colorado we offer online and in person:

EMDR Therapy: Helps your brain reprocess stuck memories, core beliefs, and emotional patterns that live beneath the surface of your thoughts.

Somatic Experiencing: A body-based approach that helps you build tolerance for sensation and create safety within your nervous system, at a pace that respects your capacity.

IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy): A compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps you explore and heal the different “parts” of yourself—like the inner critic, the people-pleaser, or the wounded child. Instead of trying to get rid of these parts, IFS helps you understand them, build inner harmony, and reconnect with your core Self—the calm, confident center within you that can lead the healing process.

Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP):A treatment that combines the medication ketamine with therapy to help people work through depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges. Ketamine can help your brain ‘reset’ some of the patterns that keep you stuck in negative thoughts or feelings, creating a window where it’s easier to process emotions and gain new insights. During sessions, you’ll have a guided experience with a trained therapist who helps you reflect, process, and integrate what comes up. The goal isn’t just the effects of the medication — it’s using that experience to support real, lasting changes in how you feel and cope.

Eating Disorder Treatment: Our Eating Disorder Treatment offers individualized, trauma-informed care designed to help you heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. Whether you’re navigating bingeing, restricting, emotional eating, or long-standing body image struggles, our team provides steady, compassionate support to help you understand the patterns underneath and build safety in your body. Together, we work toward lasting healing—one grounded in attunement, evidence-based tools, and a return to feeling whole.