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Mary Schoen, LICSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Mary

Mary Schoen is a Minnesota-licensed LICSW with 17 years of clinical experience who works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each person without judgment and aims to meet clients where they are, helping to identify and remove obstacles that keep them from moving forward in life. Her style blends acceptance and empathy with practical, evidence-informed techniques.

She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered principles to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Mary has experience addressing complex topics such as caregiver stress, attachment and codependency patterns, sexual orientation concerns, and adjustment after major life changes.

Mary offers flexible online services in English and is based in Minnesota. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.

Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and practice taking committed action toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where greater psychological flexibility is a goal. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and experiments, often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or habit-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes patterns formed in close relationships and works to reshape how people connect, which is helpful for intimacy issues, attachment struggles, and family-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Mary works with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and goal-focused. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or during busy schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals who adapt interventions to the chosen format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, ADHD, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
What is Mary’s therapeutic style like?
Her approach is nonjudgmental and client-centered, combining acceptance-based perspectives with cognitive and emotionally-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary brings 17 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LICSW with Minnesota license number MN LICSW 13969 and practices from Minnesota.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Mary provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

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

What Mary can help with

Mary Schoen works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem.

Mary works with the GLBT population.

How Mary approaches therapy

Mary's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Mary is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota, with 17 years of clinical experience.