Mary Widseth, LPC

Mary Widseth is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping adults better understand themselves and the people around them. She draws on seven years of clinical experience and a background in rehabilitation to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and changes that come with aging. Mary speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical and doable.

She holds a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling from Saint Cloud State University and a bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Her training includes a certificate in Autism and experience supporting adults with cognitive, communication, or physical differences. Mary also has a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential and uses that background when problem solving vocational and daily living concerns.

Early career work involved helping adults with job placements, on-the-job training, and communication supports such as conversational Spanish and Sign Language. That hands-on experience taught her to adapt interventions to real-life settings and to work around practical barriers that get in the way of progress.

After graduate school she provided in-home therapy for children ages 7 to 18 and their families, then supported adults and children in office settings. She has worked alongside people navigating gender identity, addiction, ADHD, autism, and behavioral regulation issues. Mary uses approaches that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR.

Her practice includes attention to caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, adoption and foster care concerns, and aging and geriatric issues. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How these therapies translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Online sessions can preserve that collaborative tone while letting the conversation focus on current problems and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT often uses worksheets, real-life practice between sessions, and brief check-ins to track progress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. In an online format these skills can be practiced with guided exercises, role plays, and homework that fit into daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work with a therapist. A licensed professional will talk with the client about what matters most, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan together over time. That collaborative process helps narrow down which techniques feel most useful.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since options can vary. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use different tools like worksheets or video-based role practice. Ask about current session options when you schedule to make sure they fit your needs.