Dr. Mary Weeden, LCSW
Compassionate Narrative-focused clinical social worker
Details
| Name | Dr. Mary Weeden |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Wisconsin |
| Licensed in | Illinois, Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Mary
Dr. Mary Weeden is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience. She practices in Wisconsin and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions.
Her approach focuses on listening first and helping people tell the stories that shape their lives. She uses Narrative Therapy to help clients make sense of painful patterns and create new, more helpful stories. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered principles to build trust and focus on the client’s perspective.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are available when practical skills and coping strategies are needed. Dr. Weeden has worked extensively with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and eating or body-image concerns.
She also supports people facing caregiver stress, end-of-life issues, relationship pain rooted in family of origin, and struggles with shame or guilt. Sessions are grounded in clear talk and concrete steps rather than jargon. Her background includes nursing experience alongside social work practice, which informs a pragmatic, humane approach to care.
She encourages people to bring what worries them most and to move at a pace that feels doable. In sessions people can expect straightforward dialogue, practical coping skills, and space to try different ways of seeing themselves. The work centers on what the client wants to change and on building small, steady gains over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Eating disorders among the things Mary works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mary directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Dr. Weeden often blends Narrative Therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reshape the stories that keep them stuck, which is useful for anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions. Client-Centered principles keep the focus on the person’s goals and pace, with the therapist following the client’s lead.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try different ways of working to see what fits best. Sessions can shift between story work, skills practice, and reflective listening depending on what helps most in the moment.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people connect face to face for longer sessions, while phone meetings can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief reflections, between-session check-ins, or for those who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care across distance.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Dr. Weeden commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, eating and body-image issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin issues, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize listening and helping people reframe their personal stories. The style combines narrative exploration with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has thirty years of professional experience, including clinical social work practice and past nursing work that informs her approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licensure in Illinois and Wisconsin, and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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