Mary Widseth, LPC

Minnesota · 7 years in practice

Mary Widseth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on building understanding and practical skills.

License and registration

LPC, Minnesota: 2100 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1669021895 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Mary

Mary Widseth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on building understanding and practical skills. She uses hands-on approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and challenges like ADHD and addictions. Mary earned a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s in Vocational Rehabilitation.

She also holds a certificate in Autism from Saint Cloud State University and the University of Wisconsin - Stout is listed for undergraduate studies.

Background and approach

Her background includes work supporting adults with cognitive, physical, and communication differences in employment settings. Early in her career Mary helped people learn job tasks, arranged placements, and used visual tools to bridge communication gaps. She has experience using sign language and picture-based supports when language got in the way.

Mary’s own lived experience with cerebral palsy shaped her practical problem-solving and empathy for clients facing barriers. After graduate school she provided in-home therapy for children aged 7 to 18 and their caregivers, then expanded to office-based work with adults and children.

She has supported adults dealing with body image changes, gender questions, addictions, anxiety, and mood concerns, using concrete techniques to improve day-to-day functioning. Her therapy blends client-centered work with methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused techniques, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and improving communication so people can make steady changes in their lives.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
First responder issues
Hearing impaired
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury

Approaches Mary names

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Online support

How therapy methods translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting working relationship. Online sessions use this same approach to set goals together, listen closely, and tailor support to what matters most to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and skills-based. It breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings, and teaches strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT online is suited to anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing everyday stress because exercises and worksheets can be shared between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. In remote work the therapist guides pacing and exercises while helping the person stay grounded and move through targeted memories at a manageable rate.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust strategies over time so the work remains relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help address?

Mary helps people with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, plus ADHD and bipolar-related coping.

What is the overall therapy style and approach?

Therapy is practical and client-centered, using clear goals and skill practice. Techniques may include cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, emotionally-focused interventions, and EMDR when it fits the person’s needs.

What experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with adults and children in homes and office settings, including populations with communication and employment challenges.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

Mary holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices out of Minnesota.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the platform options.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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