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Mary Widseth

Focused, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LPC Minnesota

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Widseth brings a practical, skills-oriented approach rooted in cognitive behavioral principles to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop healthier ways of coping.

Background and approach

She draws on seven years of clinical experience and a background in community psychology and rehabilitation counseling to support people facing relationship challenges, trauma, grief, mood concerns, anxiety, addiction, and a range of life transitions. Her training and work emphasize clear communication and building practical strategies to improve daily functioning and emotional regulation.

Mary earned her master’s degree from Saint Cloud State University and holds the LPC credential, MN LPC 2100. Earlier work after completing a bachelor’s in Vocational Rehabilitation included supporting adults with cognitive, physical, or communication barriers in employment settings, where she coordinated placements, on-the-job training, and employer communications.

That experience informs a strengths-based, problem-solving style that values collaboration and creative adaptations for each person’s needs. Mary has also worked in both in-home and office settings with children and adults, applying techniques to address behavior and emotional regulation, ADHD, autism, relationship skills, and anxiety and depression.

Online approaches that teach skills and deepen understanding

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress and to practice concrete strategies for change; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal setting so clients feel heard and can shape their own path to improvement. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills for those struggling with intense emotions.

Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then adjusts methods as therapy progresses so treatment aligns with what’s most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions, and provide multiple ways to practice skills between meetings with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary work with?
Mary addresses a wide range of issues including relationships, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is Mary’s general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and other modalities to help clients learn skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and improve emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has seven years of professional experience working in both in-home and office settings with adults and children, and has a background supporting employment and vocational needs.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential MN LPC 2100 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages does she use in sessions and can she work internationally?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Mary offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy with Mary?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English