NeuroConnect Psychotherapy
About
Meet Mary Rawson
I help adults with ADHD, trauma, and chronic shame create lasting change by working with the brain’s natural ability to heal and grow. My approach blends the depth of traditional psychotherapy with the precision of neuroscience-based tools—so change happens not just in your mind, but in your neural pathways. Therapy with me is active and collaborative. I believe that you have innate internal intelligence and we can help you sense that in your body and your brain/mind.  Instead of only telling your story, we focus on shifting thought patterns, regulating emotions, and helping you create internal change that last-so you leave each session with tools you can use right away. I've worked in the field of metal health and psychology my entire career beginning in 1995. I’ve been a licensed psychologist in Washington since 2011, and I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients move from feeling stuck to feeling more centered and in charge of their lives. My background includes a doctorate in clinical psychology, a master’s in art therapy, certification in Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems (CIMBS), and advanced training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. You don’t have to just cope—you can truly thrive. I’m here to help you get there.
Approach
Transformative Work
The Transformation We Work Toward:
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In our work together, I want to follow your led and understand your specific needs. My goal is for you to leave therapy with a closer, more caring relationship with yourself. You’ll feel more capable, more in charge of your life, and more open to using strategies that truly work for your brain. Clients often report:
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Greater self-understanding and knowledge of their capability
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Feeling more grounded and centered
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A reduction in shame, fear, and hopelessness
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Increased resilience and confidence in adulting in your daily life
Specialized NeuroScience Based Therapy
Why does a neuroscience-based approach matter in therapy?
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My work is grounded in Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems (CIMBS), a neuroscience-based model that harnesses the brain’s natural capacity for neuroplasticity—its ability to rewire and change. With CIMBS, we can separate shame from connection and fear from safety, helping you develop greater autonomy, agency, and a sense of authority over your life.
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This mindful, somatic approach supports emotional regulation, nurtures self-compassion, and helps you move beyond old patterns of fear, guilt, or grief into a more grounded and empowered way of being. I also integrate attachment-oriented and trauma-informed methods, tailoring therapy to your unique needs.
Personal Note
I know from my own ADHD journey that cultivating curiosity, self-compassion, and consistency makes a profound difference. The same neuroscience-based tools I share with clients—mindfulness, CIMBS work, healthy sleep, exercise, meditation, and strong social support—are the very practices that help me stay grounded, avoid burnout, and live in alignment with my values.
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Because I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to our work, you’ll feel truly seen and supported.
You don’t have to manage ADHD alone—with the right strategies, self-understanding, and support, it’s possible to create a life that feels more grounded, capable, and fulfilling.