At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149006727; LCSW, Wisconsin / 9075 - 123
- NPI
- 1871628016
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Relationship patterns
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Dr. Mary Weeden is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She combines practical skills with a calm, respectful approach so people can talk about hard things without feeling judged.
She draws on a background that includes nursing and long clinical practice to understand both emotional and practical impacts of life changes. Sessions often begin with a focus on what matters most to the client and what small steps feel possible right now. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her approach uses elements from motivational interviewing to help people notice their own reasons for change. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings, and client-centered methods to keep the client’s goals front and center. Cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are available when useful.
Mary helps people facing issues such as abandonment, body image concerns, caregiver stress, family of origin patterns, and end-of-life caregiving questions. She pays attention to how mood and motivation interact with daily life and decision making.
People who come to her often want a practical, steady partner who listens and helps set realistic next steps. To begin, she asks about current concerns and works together to choose manageable strategies that fit each person’s life.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify why change matters to them and find manageable, realistic steps to try. It focuses on the client’s own goals and values and is useful for motivation around eating, mood, or life transitions.
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior. This approach can help people understand patterns in communication, trust, and closeness that affect their day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose methods together. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and workable for the client’s life.
Practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a workday or caregiving routine. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will fit your needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic TherapyExperience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients find their own motivation for change. She combines practical skill-building with exploration of relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience that includes work as a registered nurse and long-term clinical practice in mental health.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials and practices from Wisconsin while also having licensure in Illinois listed in her background.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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