About

Meet Mary Pat Cleary

A seasoned guide for life’s most meaningful transitions.

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Mary Pat Cleary, BCC

Board Certified Coach

Three decades of helping people move forward

Mary Pat Cleary has spent more than thirty years supporting individuals and families through change. Her work is grounded in a deep background in counseling psychology and education, paired with the practical, forward-looking focus of professional coaching.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a CAES in School Psychology, and she is a Board Certified Coach (BCC) through the Center for Credentialing & Education.

Above all, Mary Pat believes that meaningful change happens in partnership — at a pace that respects where you are today.

Credentials

Background & training

BCC

Board Certified Coach

Center for Credentialing & Education

MA

Counseling Psychology

Master’s Degree

CAES

School Psychology

Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization

30+

Years of Experience

Professional background

Philosophy

How Mary Pat works

Collaborative

You are the expert on your own life. Coaching is a true partnership, not advice handed down.

Forward-Focused

We honor the past, then turn toward what you want to build next.

Structured, Yet Flexible

A clear framework keeps us moving, while leaving room for your goals and your pace.

Professional Background

Rooted in psychology and education

Mary Pat’s career spans counseling psychology and school psychology, giving her a rare combination of insight into how people grow, learn, and adapt across the seasons of life.

That foundation informs every coaching relationship — thoughtful, evidence-aware, and deeply human.

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