Mary Widseth, LPC

Mary Widseth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people understand themselves and the people around them. She draws on seven years of clinical experience and a background in community psychology and rehabilitation counseling to guide practical, everyday change.

She holds a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling from Saint Cloud State University and a bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. Mary also has a certificate in Autism and a certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). These credentials inform the hands-on strategies she uses with clients.

Mary has worked across settings including in-home therapy for children aged 7 to 18 and office-based mental health care for adults and adolescents. Early career roles included vocational support for adults with cognitive, physical, or communication challenges, where she organized placements, on-the-job training, and transportation.

Her clinical work addresses a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or family difficulties. She also helps with caregiving stress, end-of-life counseling, and issues related to adoption and foster care.

Mary uses practical tools to support communication and emotional regulation, including visual aids and basic sign language when language is a barrier. She aims to help people build skills they can use day to day, especially around behavior regulation, communication, and improving relationships.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can set their own goals. It helps people clarify what matters and build motivation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It can be useful for intense emotions, anger, and self-management challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary will work collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend approaches as progress and priorities change.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or phone-only contact when video is not ideal. Licensed professionals tailor session length and pacing to match everyday responsibilities and progress.