About Me
My Story
I have been a resident of Whatcom county my entire life. I met and married my husband of 33 years here and have raised three wonderful sons in this community. I enjoy nature, gardening, art, and spending time with my family.
I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in February of 2020. Upon graduation, I started working in a community clinic setting while getting my private practice up and running, which I began in July 2020. In May of 2021, I left the clinic to work full-time in private practice.
Before starting my job as a clinical mental health counselor, I worked for 15 years in an academic/social setting with children and adolescents diagnosed with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues. In 2016 I volunteered in the community with first responders as a support officer with Community Crisis Care.
“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.”
— Unknown
Credentials
Mary Jo Saenz M.S., LMHC, NCC
(M.S., CMHC)
Master of Science in
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
(ACA)
Member: American Counseling Association
(LMHC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(WMHCA)
Member: Washington Mental Health Counseling Association
(NCC)
Nationally Certified Counselor
(CHADD)
Member: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(CCATP)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
(ADHD - CCSP)
ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider
(CSI)
Member: Chi Sigma Iota (Promoting Excellence in the Profession of Counseling)