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Mary Widseth, LPC

Based in Minnesota Online sessions

Parenting-focused counselor who teaches practical skills

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Years in practice
7
Credentials
LPC
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Mary

Mary Widseth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people understand themselves and the people around them. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help with parenting concerns, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and day-to-day stress. She holds a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s in Vocational Rehabilitation.

Mary has experience supporting adults from a range of backgrounds, including people who are transgender and those working through addiction or body-related changes.

Background and approach

She also completed a certificate in autism studies during her training. Earlier in her career she worked with marginalized adults who had cognitive, physical, or communication differences. That work included on-the-job coaching, coordinating with employers, and using alternative communication like sign language and picture-based tools when needed.

Personal experience with cerebral palsy gave her insight into navigating practical barriers and creative problem solving. After graduate school she provided two years of in-home therapy for children ages 7 to 18 and their families. She then spent two more years offering office-based therapy for adults and children, focusing on behavior and emotional regulation, social skills, and family relationships.

Mary blends several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. In sessions she works in a calm, collaborative way to teach skills, practice communication, and set manageable goals. She pays attention to real-life routines parents and caregivers manage, and helps make changes that fit daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

What Mary works with

Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.

Approaches Mary lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. It helps people feel heard while they work toward clearer goals and better everyday coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings run high.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past. Together they decide whether to focus on skills training, processing trauma, or building stronger relationship routines and then adjust the plan over time.

The online format supports these methods through flexible options. Video calls let the therapist observe interactions and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a low-bandwidth choice for check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short skill reminders, homework prompts, or quick emotional support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and everyday life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Mary

What concerns does she commonly address?

Areas of focus include parenting, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, ADHD, and sleep issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She blends client-centered care with practical, skills-based methods. Sessions focus on clear tools and step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory.

What kind of professional background does she have?

She holds a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling and has seven years of experience working with adults and children in home and office settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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