Dr. Mary Weeden, LCSW

Dr. Mary Weeden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois with 30 years of clinical experience, and she also has a background as a registered nurse. She brings long-term clinical perspective to work with stress, anxiety, grief, eating-related concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and depression, applying practical skills developed over three decades in health and mental health settings.

Her practice extends to related challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating concerns, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, family of origin and communication problems, and mood disorders. She addresses situations that include hospice and end-of-life counseling, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and co-occurring conditions, tailoring care to each person’s needs.

Mary Weeden cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration while helping people identify patterns that contribute to distress and build practical strategies for change. Seeking a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and she aims to support and empower individuals as they take those first steps toward meaningful change.

With a combination of clinical experience, nursing background, and a strengths-based approach, she helps people navigate transitions, loss, and longstanding relational or emotional struggles while honoring each person’s pace and goals.