Mary Pedersen

Mary Jo Pedersen is a Director of Central Coast Counseling Center. Pedersen works with families and couples, focusing on recovery from addictions and trauma. She helps couples navigate addictive family dynamics, offering a safe space to engage in constructive dialogue and address destructive patterns.

Pedersen brings two decades of counseling experience to her practice. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates guided imagery, meditation, and breathing techniques. Her approach addresses psychological overwhelm, the split self phenomenon, and trauma responses.

Clients can expect a structured environment where the needs of the inner child are addressed. Pedersen collaborates with doctors and support services, emphasizing the importance of a healing community. Her work aims to equip families with tools for managing emotional challenges and improving communication.