Mary Widseth, LPC
Compassionate counselor for families and trauma
- Children and family focus
- Trauma and grief care
- Adaptive communication skills
About Mary Widseth
Mary Widseth brings a practical, empathetic approach to counseling shaped by both formal training and lived experience. She earned a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling from Saint Cloud State University and holds a certificate in Autism. She also completed a bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which means she is credentialed to provide mental health counseling, and she is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a credential that reflects training in vocational and disability-related supports.
Early in her career she worked with marginalized adults who faced cognitive, mental, physical, or communication barriers in workplace settings. That work included coordinating group and individual job placements, arranging transportation, and delivering on-the-job training so clients could perform their roles effectively. Clear communication among staff, clients, and employers was central to those efforts, and she often drew on sign language and conversational Spanish when language barriers were present.
Mary’s own diagnosis of cerebral palsy informed her perspective and fostered creative problem solving when environments created unequal obstacles. After completing her master’s, she provided two years of in-home therapy for children ages 7 to 18 and their families and spent an additional two years as a mental health therapist in an office setting working with adults and children. Her work has included supporting transgender and bisexual adults, addressing addictions, and assisting clients through body-related surgical changes aimed at improving wellbeing.
She regularly addresses behavioral and emotional regulation, communication challenges, and family and social relationship concerns for children, while helping adults manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism-related needs, relationship skills, and overall functioning. Mary also has experience adapting materials for clients with language differences using picture books, rebus boards, and sign language to improve engagement and understanding.
Early in her career she worked with marginalized adults who faced cognitive, mental, physical, or communication barriers in workplace settings. That work included coordinating group and individual job placements, arranging transportation, and delivering on-the-job training so clients could perform their roles effectively. Clear communication among staff, clients, and employers was central to those efforts, and she often drew on sign language and conversational Spanish when language barriers were present.
Mary’s own diagnosis of cerebral palsy informed her perspective and fostered creative problem solving when environments created unequal obstacles. After completing her master’s, she provided two years of in-home therapy for children ages 7 to 18 and their families and spent an additional two years as a mental health therapist in an office setting working with adults and children. Her work has included supporting transgender and bisexual adults, addressing addictions, and assisting clients through body-related surgical changes aimed at improving wellbeing.
She regularly addresses behavioral and emotional regulation, communication challenges, and family and social relationship concerns for children, while helping adults manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism-related needs, relationship skills, and overall functioning. Mary also has experience adapting materials for clients with language differences using picture books, rebus boards, and sign language to improve engagement and understanding.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Widseth have?
Mary Widseth has 7 years of experience.
Is Mary Widseth a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Minnesota license MN LPC 2100.
In which languages does Mary Widseth provide therapy?
Mary Widseth provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Widseth located?
Mary Widseth is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Mary Widseth as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Widseth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Widseth work with international clients?
Mary Widseth does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Widseth cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Mary integrates several evidence-based approaches into her work to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy centers on building a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience guides the pace and goals of treatment - it is particularly helpful for exploring identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. EMDR offers a structured method for addressing trauma-related memories by working with eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and improve coping.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Mary works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they determine which methods or combination of methods are likely to be most helpful.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier for people to access consistent support without rearranging their lives. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations, and let therapists and clients adapt communication styles to best fit the individual’s needs.