Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Mary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Newbauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping people through loss, change, and intense emotions. She focuses on issues such as grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship strain, and challenges that come with aging or serious illness. Mary aims to provide a calm, respectful space for people who are hurting.
She listens first and responds plainly. Sessions emphasize practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Mary uses active listening, reflective questions, and tools to manage strong feelings so people can move forward at their own pace. Her background includes nearly three decades supporting people at the end of life and their families. That experience shaped a steady, compassionate approach to counseling.
She also draws on problem-solving and mindfulness strategies to ease day-to-day distress. Mary commonly blends Client-Centered techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused ideas to address specific concerns. She values each person’s life experience and helps them weigh options and try small changes that matter.
Sessions can address practical topics like coping skills, self-esteem, career stress, addictions, intimacy-related questions, and caregiving burdens. Mary also helps people facing midlife shifts, cancer-related concerns, and end-of-life decisions. Her work is grounded in years of direct practice and a straightforward, caring style.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
Approaches Mary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online care for life transitions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers a respectful, nonjudgmental presence and follows the client's lead to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and stress. It introduces concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to build healthier habits that reduce anxiety or anger.Mary will work collaboratively to find which approach fits best. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. Trying one method does not commit someone to it long term; the aim is to find what helps most for the current concerns.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility. Video is useful for longer, face-to-face conversations and exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text works well for brief check-ins, homework review, or when a shorter touchpoint helps keep progress moving. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Mary
What problems does Mary typically help with?
She supports people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship concerns, life changes, aging issues, caregiver strain, and addiction-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens closely, offers practical steps, and mixes reflective conversation with tools people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working with people facing end-of-life situations and related losses, which informs her steady, experienced approach to counseling.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Wisconsin LCSW, and practices from Wisconsin.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.