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Mary Allen, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hi, I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Wisconsin and California for 27+ years. I have worked with clients having a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD and ADHD, military life, discrimination/bullying, emotional and physical abuse/trauma, PTSD, responder issues, parenting problems, and, grief.

My counseling style is direct, warm, compassionate, goal focused, and, interactive. The "fit" has to feel right for the client or their goals will not be realized. My approach combines several evidenced-based approaches some of which include cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and rational-emotive. You will set the goals and together we will explore the treatment approach that will meet your specific and unique needs.

You've made that difficult first step-reaching out. Congratulations-that's not easy!

I look forward to working with, supporting and empowering you!

Professional experience

27yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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Phone
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License information

CA LCSW 29109

ND LCSW 6242

NV LCSW 10384-C

WI LCSW 8198-123

Reviews

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Mary is very kind and a great listener. I feel that I can share freely and makes me feel safe doing so. Most importantly, I feel that she truly understands where I am coming from.

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Mary has been my therapist for 3 years and have helped me through relationships, boundary issues with friends and family, and improving my processing of emotions and day-to-day challenges. She has used her knowledge to help identify issues and calmly suggest new items to try and supportive through new issues.

Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 4 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Great session

Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties

Mary has been a very helpful resource. She's a good listener, and wonderful at giving solid advice.

Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

She is very kind and always open to listen to my story. She also help me find many choices of solutions to help me fix my problems.

Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Mary Allen is amazing! She has helped me work through the darkest time of my life and I can not praise her wisdom and guidance enough! She really does listen and gives you great tools to help you through the tough times. I look forward to our sessions every week just to feel the sense of relief after we are finished with our conversation!

Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes