Mary Schoen , LICSW

Mary Schoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 17 years of clinical experience. The LICSW designation indicates a clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice and advanced clinical care. She brings a calm, nonjudgmental, and accepting stance to her work and emphasizes meeting clients where they are.

Her approach is collaborative and client-driven - she tailors methods to the needs and goals of each person. She has worked with individuals, couples, parents and families and has applied therapeutic methods in a range of settings to best support clients. Mary has incorporated virtual therapy into her practice and has seen how well remote sessions can support progress.

Mary’s specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career-related stress, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also focuses on areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family concerns, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, communication problems, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

She aims to create a supportive space where clients can identify barriers and build practical strategies for change. Mary welcomes contact from people who feel her background and approach might be a good fit and is committed to helping clients move toward clearer, more livable outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Mary uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT combines mindfulness and practical behavior change skills and can be useful for anxiety, stress, and difficulties coping with life transitions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current connection and trust. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, relationship difficulties, and attachment concerns by increasing awareness and fostering healthier relational responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to shape the direction of therapy so it feels relevant and workable.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain regular contact between sessions, and match the style of interaction to what feels most comfortable for the client.