Mary Newbauer , LCSW

Mary Newbauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who recently retired after many years supporting patients and families at the end of life. She earned a master of social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999 and has long focused on offering comfort and guidance to people coping with profound loss and major life changes.

Her approach centers on helping those who grieve not only for the death of a loved one but also for losses that come from divorce, the end of significant relationships, and the experience of aging. She works with individuals navigating transitions, assisting them to adapt, find meaning, and gradually build a new life after painful change. Mary cultivates an empathetic, supportive space for reflection, listening, and practical problem solving.

In her practice she most often draws from solution-focused methods, client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes. She values lived experience and wisdom and offers a steady, supportive presence through active listening and thoughtful guidance when change feels overwhelming.

Approaches for Online Support and Life Transitions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client leads the pace and focus of sessions; this approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore their values and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping, which often helps with grief, anxiety, and adjustment challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively to determine what methods best match each person s needs, goals, and preferences. She combines relational support with practical techniques so the plan evolves with the client.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life. These options allow people to connect from home or on the go, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care during transitions and busy periods.