Mary Schoen , LICSW

Mary Schoen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 17 years of clinical experience. As a LICSW she is a licensed clinical social worker who can provide assessment and psychotherapy services independently. Her approach is grounded in a nonjudgmental, accepting stance that centers the person and their goals, and she aims to meet people where they are to address the concerns holding them back from living a fuller life.

Mary emphasizes client-driven care, selecting therapeutic methods in collaboration with each person she works with so treatment matches individual needs and preferences. Her background includes work across settings such as homes, schools, and clinical agencies, and she has also integrated virtual sessions into her practice when that format best serves a client’s circumstances.

Mary’s specialties include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns, LGBT-affirming work, parenting and family issues, sleep difficulties, career and life transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also offers support for challenges like attachment and abandonment issues, body image and codependency, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment concerns, and coping after disasters. With a collaborative, compassionate style, Mary uses evidence-informed approaches to help people move forward from barriers that interfere with everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centered orientation. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take meaningful action - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connection shapes current trust, intimacy, and communication, making it helpful for relationship, family, and attachment concerns. A client-centered stance means Mary prioritizes each person’s perspective, listening carefully and shaping treatment around what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so sessions remain relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Mary can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, manage appointments from home, and access support when in-person visits are not practical, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor interactions to each person’s needs.