Mary Schoen

Compassionate, practical care for life’s transitions

LICSW Minnesota

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Schoen is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 17 years of professional experience. She approaches therapy from a nonjudgmental, accepting stance and aims to meet clients where they are, helping them move past obstacles that interfere with daily functioning and overall well-being.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Therapeutic work blends evidence-informed methods and a client-guided process so the person’s goals shape the strategies used.

Mary incorporates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to each situation. She offers a calm, collaborative presence while drawing on practical skills to support coping, communication, and life transitions.

Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit and focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult internal experiences, and committing to meaningful actions that align with a person's priorities. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work around relationship patterns and emotional bonds, exploring how early attachment experiences affect current connections and intimacy.

Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods over time so therapy fits each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Clients can expect shared decision making about techniques and pacing as treatment unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and ongoing access to support from a licensed professional. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate varied routines, and practice skills between sessions in the settings where challenges actually occur.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly address?

Mary works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, parenting and caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic approach or style?

She practices from a nonjudgmental, client-guided stance and uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match interventions to client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary has 17 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a variety of concerns and settings, bringing practical skills aimed at improving coping and daily functioning.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LICSW credential with Minnesota registration MN LICSW 13969 and practices in Minnesota.

Does she work with clients who speak other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disaster

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English