Dr. Mary Weeden , LCSW

Dr. Mary Weeden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of professional experience practicing in Wisconsin and Illinois and a clinical background as a registered nurse. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional trained to provide therapy and support - she combines clinical social work training with healthcare experience to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and food-related issues, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Her practice also attends to related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, family of origin dynamics, and other mood or life-stage difficulties. Dr. Weeden works to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where feelings and thoughts can be explored safely, and she emphasizes collaboration in identifying goals and practical strategies for change. Seeking help for emotional or behavioral concerns takes courage, and she aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her combined experience as a social worker and former nurse informs a compassionate, grounded approach that considers both emotional and practical needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Mary Weeden uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal difficulties and can be helpful for clients working through abandonment, attachment, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and priorities, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight, confidence, and self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, mood problems, and eating-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Weeden works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively through remote care.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow clients to access consistent support in a way that fits their daily life and changing needs.