Mary Allen, LCSW
LCSW with 31 years of clinical experience
- Relationship and family therapy
- Stress and anxiety treatment
- ADHD and life transitions
About Mary Allen
Mary Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 31 years of clinical experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and depression, LGBT-related matters, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related challenges, parenting and anger management, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, cancer-related and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, commitment and control issues, communication problems, effects of natural or human-caused disasters, dependent personality patterns, divorce and separation, and persistent feelings of emptiness.
Her counseling approach is direct, warm, compassionate, goal-focused, and interactive. She uses an integrative mix of evidence-based methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize collaborative goal setting and tailored strategies that align with each person’s priorities and circumstances. She communicates and provides services in English.
Mary holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Wisconsin (WI LCSW 8198-123) and North Dakota (ND LCSW 6242). With decades of experience, she combines practical clinical skills and compassionate guidance to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate difficult transitions and complex concerns.
Her counseling approach is direct, warm, compassionate, goal-focused, and interactive. She uses an integrative mix of evidence-based methods including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize collaborative goal setting and tailored strategies that align with each person’s priorities and circumstances. She communicates and provides services in English.
Mary holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Wisconsin (WI LCSW 8198-123) and North Dakota (ND LCSW 6242). With decades of experience, she combines practical clinical skills and compassionate guidance to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate difficult transitions and complex concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Allen have?
Mary Allen has 31 years of experience in clinical social work and counseling.
Is Mary Allen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: ND LCSW 6242, WI LCSW 8198-123.
In which languages does Mary Allen provide therapy?
Mary Allen provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Allen located?
Mary Allen is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Mary Allen as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Allen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Allen work with international clients?
Mary Allen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Allen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Licensed professionals and therapists deliver care through these remote formats, and clients can change therapists if they would prefer a different fit. For many, online therapy provides practical access to consistent, goal-focused support while preserving the collaborative nature of traditional therapy.