Mary Newbauer, LCSW

Mary Newbauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin who brings 27 years of professional experience to her work with individuals facing difficult life transitions. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999 and spent decades supporting patients and families through end-of-life care before recently retiring from that role.

Mary’s counseling focus includes grief and bereavement, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship loss, coping with aging and other life changes, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also addresses issues around addictions, LGBT matters, family dynamics, intimacy, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns. Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from solution-focused methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Jungian and psychodynamic perspectives, and other evidence-informed strategies.

Known for offering an empathetic, experienced presence, Mary supported clients by providing active listening and practical guidance to help them adapt and build new chapters after loss or transition. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker qualified to provide mental health counseling - she emphasized helping people manage change, explore meaning, and move toward renewed stability and self-care.