Mary Schoen , LICSW

Mary Schoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 17 years of clinical experience. She works from a nonjudgmental, accepting perspective and focuses on helping people move past obstacles that keep them from living the lives they want.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports clients with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a variety of interpersonal and attachment-related difficulties. Mary has experience with the LGBT population and with issues that include abandonment, body image, codependency, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication or control problems.

Mary meets people where they are and lets clients guide which therapeutic methods will be most helpful. She has used a range of settings to support clients, including home, school, and clinical agency environments, and she has adapted her practice to include virtual sessions after seeing how well remote care can work. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and compassion as clients work toward clearer goals and better functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Mary Schoen integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that developed from early caregiving experiences and helps clients build healthier ways of connecting, which can be especially helpful for intimacy, family, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, offering a supportive space where clients set the pace and focus for change, which can benefit people coping with grief, self-esteem, or identity questions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs and preferences, and adjust strategies over time so the work feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format suits their schedule. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and daily commitments while still receiving guidance from licensed professionals and therapists trained to support a wide range of concerns.