About Mary
Clinical Social Worker, Life Transitions Coach, Professional Speaker, and Author
For more than three decades, Mary C. Owens has been helping people navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected twists of life. As a Clinical Social Worker, Life Transitions Coach, Professional Speaker, and Author, she’s passionate about guiding clients through change—whether it’s a new beginning, a sudden loss, or simply that feeling of “something needs to shift.”
Mary’s work is all about turning overwhelm into clarity and uncertainty into confident forward motion. She helps clients move beyond fear, embrace what’s next, and create lives they choose—rather than lives that just happen.
With over 35 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker and Professional Coach, Mary has supported hundreds of individuals through significant challenges, always with warmth, empathy, and practical strategies that lead to real results.
As the author of Embracing Change: How to Face Your Fears and Start Taking Action and a sought-after speaker, Mary has inspired audiences nationwide through engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and relatable storytelling. Known for her approachable style and genuine connection, she leaves people feeling seen, encouraged, and ready to take action.
Mary earned her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Mary Washington. She is also a Certified Life Coach and Divorce Coach.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology – The University of Mary Washington
• Master of Social Work Degree – Concentration in Mental Health – Virginia Commonwealth University
• Certified Life Coach – Coach Training Alliance, Denver Colorado
• Completed 40 Hour Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Mediation Training Program
• Founding Member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals
Publications
Embracing Change: How to Face Your Fears and Start Taking Action.
Join Anne on a heartfelt journey of growth, resilience, and self-discovery as she learns how to face change with courage, curiosity, and compassion. Through relatable moments and practical insight, this book gently guides you in understanding and managing fear, navigating big emotions, and shifting unhelpful thought patterns into a more empowering mindset.
Embrace change. Build confidence. Create a life that feels more satisfying, joyful, and genuinely fun—perhaps more than you ever imagined possible.
The Mindset Shift: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life:
A bi-monthly newsletter that delivers practical guidance for managing stress, navigating life’s challenges, and improving emotional wellbeing. Through real-life stories and actionable mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities and create a balanced, fulfilling life.