Mary Schoen , LICSW

Mary Schoen is a Minnesota-based Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 17 years of professional experience. She approaches clinical work with an accepting, nonjudgmental perspective and aims to meet each person where they are, tailoring therapeutic methods to the needs a client brings to the room.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and commitment difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image and codependency, communication and control problems, and responses to natural or human-caused disaster.

Mary draws from a broad set of clinical approaches to fit each client’s situation. Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She provides care in English and works collaboratively with people to remove barriers that keep them from living the life they want.

Mary is not currently accepting new clients and does not work with international clients. LICSW indicates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training and licensure in clinical social work practice in Minnesota.

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Licensed professionals and therapists use a range of evidence-informed approaches in virtual settings, and clients may choose to change providers if they need a different therapeutic fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical and effective way to address everyday mental health and relationship concerns while fitting treatment into a modern lifestyle.