Mary Crotty, PsyD

Dr. Mary Crotty is a Clinical Psychologist who provides empathetic, supportive, and individualized care. Easygoing, dependable, and flexible, Dr. Crotty strives to create an environment where clients can speak openly about their experiences, explore what may be holding them back, and take meaningful steps toward greater well-being.

Dr. Crotty earned her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. She was drawn to psychology by a desire to help individuals make behavioral and lifestyle changes that support their overall health and quality of life. She was also fascinated by the opportunity to better understand why people think, feel, and respond as they do while helping them navigate their experiences.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Crotty grew up in a family whose work reflected a strong commitment to helping others. Her mother is a retired nurse, and her father is a retired police officer. Watching both of her parents dedicate their careers to supporting and protecting others made choosing a helping profession feel like a natural decision. Psychology offered Dr. Crotty the opportunity to continue that tradition of service while exploring the questions about people and human behavior that she found most compelling.

Dr. Crotty works with clients who may be navigating a difficult period in their lives, seeking to change unhelpful behaviors, or hoping to develop habits that support a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. She approaches each person with empathy and flexibility, recognizing that every client enters therapy with a different history, set of strengths, and vision for change.

Clients should know that Dr. Crotty may challenge them when doing so can support their growth. She believes meaningful change often requires people to move beyond what feels familiar and explore thoughts, behaviors, or experiences that may initially feel uncomfortable. At the same time, clients will not be expected to navigate that discomfort alone. Dr. Crotty remains present throughout the process, offering encouragement and support as clients develop greater insight, test new approaches, and move toward their goals.

Her approach balances compassion with honest exploration. Dr. Crotty aims to help clients feel safe and understood while also encouraging them to consider new perspectives and recognize their capacity for change. She values collaboration and works alongside each client rather than imposing a predetermined path. Her goal is to help clients identify changes that feel both personally meaningful and sustainable in their everyday lives.

What continues to inspire Dr. Crotty is the opportunity to support people as they work through challenges and discover new possibilities for themselves. She finds it especially rewarding to witness the moments when an idea, pattern, or experience suddenly becomes clearer to a client. These moments of recognition can open the door to meaningful progress, and knowing that her work has made a difference in someone’s life reinforces her dedication to the field.

When she is not working, Dr. Crotty enjoys traveling both within the United States and internationally. She values spending time with family and friends, attending concerts, and being active outdoors with her dog. She also enjoys visiting the beach, where one of her favorite activities is searching for shark teeth.