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- Grief and bereavement
- CBT and mindfulness
- Caregiver support
About Mary
LCSW in Wisconsin with 27 years of experience, Mary Newbauer helps people facing grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship or caregiving stress. Mary earned her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999 and has long worked with people affected by illness, aging, loss, and end-of-life concerns. She offers direct, steady counseling grounded in years of practice.
Mary focuses on practical support for people navigating changes such as divorce, the death of a loved one, or shifts tied to aging and health. Sessions often involve active listening, reflective conversation, and concrete steps to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, anger, or difficulty with intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses career stress, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns.
Her approach combines client-centered listening with specific techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Mary uses solution-focused tools to help set short-term goals and psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to consider longer-standing patterns when helpful. She leans on experience and life wisdom to guide conversations rather than a single method.
People who choose her can expect calm, straightforward dialogue about their current situation and practical options for next steps. Sessions look at immediate coping strategies and also at broader meanings when clients want that work.
Mary continues to prioritize support for caregivers, those facing cancer or hospice decisions, and people dealing with midlife or aging issues. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
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How Mary’s approaches translate to online work
Mary commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness approaches. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflective dialogue, and supporting the person’s own goals; it helps with processing grief and major life changes. CBT looks at current thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding practices that can reduce stress and improve emotion regulation.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful based on their concerns, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts the plan over time as needs change rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity of care for people managing caregiving responsibilities, health-related appointments, or remote schedules.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and caregiver or aging-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening combined with solution-focused steps, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with patients and families, especially around end-of-life care and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practiced extensively in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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