- CBT techniques
- EMDR use
- Work with ADHD
About Mary
Mary Widseth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience. She lists relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, and other areas among her core focuses. Mary works with adults and says she draws on several therapeutic methods to address everyday problems and emotional struggles.
Mary holds a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s in Vocational Rehabilitation. She also completed a certificate in Autism. Early career work involved supporting adults with cognitive, mental, physical, or communication challenges in employment settings. That included on-the-job training, coordinating with employers, and using nonverbal tools when language was a barrier.
After graduate school she provided in-home therapy for children aged 7 to 18 and their families for two years, followed by two years as a mental health therapist in an office setting working with adults and children. Her adult caseload included people from a range of backgrounds and experiences, including clients dealing with addictions and gender transitions. Mary notes that behavior and emotional regulation, communication, and social or family relationships are common concerns across ages.
She uses practical strategies in sessions, including picture books, rebus boards, and sign language when needed to bridge language differences. Mary reports using methods aimed at anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, relationship skills, and daily functioning. Her approach emphasizes clear communication and hands-on problem solving.
Mary’s lived experience with cerebral palsy shaped how she thinks about barriers and creative solutions. That perspective informs her work when helping people resolve challenges where one side of a situation may be less strong than the other.
How Mary’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people describe what matters to them. In practice this means sessions center on the person’s experience and goals, and the therapist reflects and clarifies to help move conversations forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and builds concrete skills to change patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping steps and small behavioral experiments.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. DBT techniques can help with strong emotions, anger, relationship conflicts, and problems staying steady under stress.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust plans based on how the sessions are going and the client’s goals.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose sessions that reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions align with daily routines and practical needs.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Mary lists relationship issues, family and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and related areas among her focuses.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, hands-on methods and several evidence-based approaches to talk through problems and build skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has seven years of experience, including in-home work with children and office-based work with adults and children.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Minnesota and holds a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Mary has experience using sign language and visual tools to bridge communication barriers.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.