Mary Schoen

Mary Schoen, LICSW, offers calm, practical support for people facing anger and related struggles. She meets people where they are and focuses on small, steady steps to reduce overwhelm and improve everyday functioning. Conversations are straightforward and nonjudgmental, aimed at clearing roadblocks that keep someone from living the life they want.

Mary uses a collaborative approach that follows each person's needs and goals. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and act in line with what matters to them. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered care shape how she builds trust and safety during sessions.

She brings 17 years as a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota to her work. That experience includes helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, caregiving strain, and living with mood conditions like bipolar disorder.

Mary has worked in homes, schools, and agencies and has begun using virtual sessions when it fits. Conversations focus on practical changes - trying different strategies, adjusting expectations, and building everyday routines that reduce anger and stress. She helps people sort priorities and take manageable steps forward.

If someone prefers a frank, accepting therapist who values collaboration and steady progress, Mary can be a good match. To get started, readers should follow the site process to see if scheduling lines up with their needs.

How her approaches guide online work

Mary often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can help with anger, anxiety, and life changes by shifting focus toward meaningful behavior rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life. CBT tools can be useful for managing stress, reducing reactivity, and improving sleep and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try strategies that fit their situation. Sessions are collaborative, with adjustments made based on what helps most over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so check-ins can happen during a shorter break. Virtual work has been added to Mary’s practice, but readers should confirm the current session options before booking. The focus remains the same online: practicing skills, testing small changes between sessions, and tracking what improves day to day.