- Emotion-focused work
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT skills
About Mary
Dr. Mary Weeden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.
Mary draws on approaches that centre on emotions and relationships, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. She also uses Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address patterns that keep people stuck. In sessions she pays attention to how feelings and past relationships affect current struggles.
Her background includes work as a registered nurse and long experience treating eating and mood disorders. That history informs a practical approach to symptoms and day-to-day challenges like motivation and confidence. She helps people name hard feelings and notice patterns that repeat in relationships and self-image.
Expect conversations that focus on emotions, coping skills, and clear steps for managing difficult moments. Mary aims to help people recognize what they feel, how those feelings show up, and what can be tried differently. She uses brief skill-building when helpful alongside deeper emotional work.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How EFT and related approaches are used online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions that are hard to name. It looks at how feelings shape reactions and relationship patterns to help people understand what matters most for change.Attachment-Based Therapy highlights how early relationships affect current connections and responses to stress. It helps people notice repeating patterns rooted in attachment and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience, using listening and reflection to clarify goals and priorities. This approach supports building trust and deciding practical steps together.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the options and consider the client’s needs, goals, and preferences when shaping sessions. That means mixing emotional work with skill-building when appropriate.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can fit into a lunch break, or a phone call can be used when video would add complexity. Ask about session length and how appointments are scheduled when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body image issues, low self-esteem, and depression along with related concerns like abandonment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy along with Client-Centered methods, CBT, and DBT to combine emotional work with practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience, including prior work as a registered nurse and long-term practice with eating and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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