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Mary Brown

Therapist blending practical tools with compassionate care

LCSW Wisconsin

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Brown is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wisconsin who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside trauma-focused and solution-oriented strategies to help clients develop concrete coping tools, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and move toward everyday functioning in the face of difficult experiences. As an LCSW she brings four years of clinical experience to each collaboration, focusing on clear goals and measurable steps.

Her work addresses a broad set of concerns including self-esteem, parenting challenges, and the emotional work that follows adoption or foster care. Mary also supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain, mood and panic symptoms, substance concerns, attachment difficulties, and the aftermath of domestic violence or other trauma.

She emphasizes strengthening communication, reducing isolation, and restoring a sense of agency. Clients can expect a collaborative stance that blends motivational interviewing and narrative techniques when appropriate, inviting exploration of personal stories while staying oriented toward practical change.

Mary aims to help clients build resilience, improve daily functioning, and create sustainable strategies that fit their lives.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps clients build specific skills for managing anxiety, panic, mood symptoms, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of distressing experiences and uses structured, paced interventions to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and strengthens commitment to goals when ambivalence arises.

Determining the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify priorities, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time so that techniques remain useful and relevant to personal goals.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health demands. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional and to practice skills between meetings while maintaining scheduling options that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes, plus many related issues such as mood disorders, panic, and substance concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy tailored to each client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Mary brings four years of clinical experience as a licensed professional to her work with clients in Wisconsin.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin with licence number WI LCSW 10036-123 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what session formats can I meet with her?
Mary provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English