Mary Newbauer , LCSW

Mary Newbauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 27 years of clinical experience. She earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999 and has spent much of her career supporting patients and families at the end of life and through significant losses.

Mary offers counseling for grief and bereavement as well as losses that arise from divorce, the ending of important relationships, and the life changes that come with aging. She also works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, depression, caregiver strain, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and career or self-esteem challenges. Her practice has included hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver support, and guidance through midlife and illness-related transitions.

Her therapeutic style centers on empathy, active listening, and practical strategies. She commonly draws on client-centered approaches to prioritize each person’s goals, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, and solution-focused steps to help clients take concrete action. Mary values lived experience and clinical wisdom and has aimed to accompany people through painful times toward new ways of living and self-acceptance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Mary commonly integrates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the individual's experience and creates space for clients to explore their values and goals; this approach is helpful for grief, life transitions, and relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another central method she uses - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy complements these approaches by cultivating present-moment awareness and reducing reactivity, which can support coping with pain, caregiver stress, and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Mary has worked collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to each person’s pace and priorities, blending listening, practical strategies, and reflective work.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into busy schedules. These formats offer flexibility for people managing caregiving responsibilities, health challenges, or geographical constraints, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support across different communication styles.