About me
Hello, my name is Mary Lynn Widseth, my passion is helping people learn to understand themselves and those around them. I currently hold a master’s degree in Community Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling. I am a licensed LPC(Licensed Professional Counselor) and certified as a CRC ( Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) whose area of focus is adults. I received my Master’s degree from Saint Cloud State University and a certificate in Autism and my Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin -Stout with a degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. The experience I generated using my bachelor was working with marginalized groups of adults who had cognitive, mental, physical or communication issues related to working environments. During this time I facilitated group and individual placements and provided transportation. In addition, I provided on-the-job training so the individual understood how to perform their jobs efficiently. Communication with the staff, client, and employer was a crucial component especially when language is a barrier such as Sign Language and Spanish. Another issue where I was able to understand barriers due to my own impediments stemming from my diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy at a young age made it easier for me to relate to their struggles. This diagnosis helped me think creatively to resolve issues with environments where one side isn’t as strong as the other.
My experience post-masters degree has been completing in-home therapy for children aged 7 to 18 and their families for 2 years and an additional 2 years working with adults and children in an office setting as a mental health therapist. During the 2 years in the office, I have worked with adults from many backgrounds including, transgender, bi-sexual, addictions, surgical alterations of the body for improvement of physique and mental health. The biggest issue children have is in the area of behavior/ emotional regulation, communication, and social/ family relationships which is something that adults struggle with as well. I have used several techniques that have helped children and their families in resolving these issues. When working with adults I used many therapeutic techniques to assist them with anxiety/depression, ADHD, Autism, relationship skills, overall functioning. Another strength is that I have worked with individuals with language barriers using picture books, rebus boards, sign language, and Spanish.
Specialties
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , LGBT , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
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Reviews
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Mary is truly my favorite therapist that I’ve ever had. She provided a space that made me feel comfortable sharing what I deem as traumatic experiences and uncomfortable memories. She also checks in via messaging, which was highly appreciated. I would recommend Mary to people who are open-minded and those who are ready to start the process of overcoming their trauma. She really helped me, and from the reviews, it seems she has touched other people as well.
Mary is very patient, listens well and has had great ideas and insights to help improve my situation. I have enjoyed working with Mary.
I really appreciate Mary as my therapist.
So caring and understanding, feel better after our visits.
Very easy to talk to has great ideas and way to help.
Mary was wonderful to work with. She is caring, listens and responds to your situation with solution based work to help improve your mindset. She was prompt in responses. Highly recommend if you want honest and open communication.
I recommend Mary to anyone who is looking for a down to earth therapist. She has great insight and has helped me through some troubling times!
Mary has helped me in more ways than I can even express. She has help me go through so many life changes and is a constant support in my life.
very kind and understanding!
Mary is helpful and understanding In my time of need.
Mary has been great, very understanding and gives excellent input and suggestions.
I feel that she is the first person that has actually listened to me and what’s been goin on in my head in a very long time!
I really enjoy Mary, she has helped me a ton
Mary is kind, patient, funny, and knowledgeable. I always feel heard and she not only has great suggestions and ideas, but she asks thought provoking questions and encourages me to explore my own mind and behavior. Mary is extremely easy to talk to and I never feel judged, I highly recommend her!
mary has been an angel! she is very patient and conversation flows smoothly with her
Mary has been great! Always giving me the opportunity to discuss whatever needed and also offering ideas to help me through situations or daily life stuff.
It’s been a wonder working with Mary.
Very kind and helpful
Am comfortable speaking with her. I trust her.
I am please so far with the counseling I am receiving. Mary is a very good listener and helps me deal with my depression I am facing. Also has me do very helpful exercises and work sheets. I am very pleased thus far
Mary is extremely kind and understanding. She has a wealth of knowledge and ideas that have been helpful in me becoming mentally and emotionally stable. I would like to continue my sessions with her. She is easy to talk to compassionate, empathetic, and intelligent. I am glad she is my therapist.
Mary is a wonderful therapist, She has helped me in a lot do ways I didn’t expect to be helped in. She was very good at listening to me, and explaining new coping skills with me.
I have enjoyed my sessions and chats with Mary. For not being able to see her she did a wonderful job catching on to who I am and how I needed help. She is very kind, caring and considerate.
I have had a couple of sessions with Mary she has given me several ways to deal with my anxiety and is very understanding of my situation.
Mary Widseth provides me with the support and insight I need. I have been working with her for several months and plan to continue on! I would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Very helpful and insightful.
Mary is receptive to feedback. Helps find resources requested. Sometimes gives advice that hasn't been asked for or sidetracks the conversation. Over all very kind, compassionate and encouraging
Very compassionate human being, is easy to convey feelings to her, she works for me
Mary seems great - I simply feel like I've thrown a note her way and she's let me know the lifeline is available when I'm ready, but we really haven't had much chance to connect (yet). I appreciate her continued efforts, I promise! :)
Mary has been wonderful to work with. She has helped me process some big decisions and has been very responsive and attentive. I am just getting started but so far things are going great.