- Client-centered care
- Trauma and addiction
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Mary
Mary Gales-Wenz uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and other concerns. She is Mary Gales-Wenz, LICSW, and she draws on four decades of practice to offer calm, practical support for people facing big life challenges. Her style is straightforward and focused on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Mary earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has worked in many behavioral health settings. She spent 20 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs at St. Cloud and Minneapolis hospitals in both outpatient and inpatient roles. After that she provided mental health services at treatment centers and clinics across Minnesota and supervised residential treatment for the Department of Corrections.
She has helped adults, seniors, and adolescents in chemical dependency and mental health settings. Typical issues she addresses include post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and substance use concerns. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, caregiver strain, grief, and career stress.
Mary keeps her practice current with new research and treatment methods. She has a strong interest in the mind-body connection and in approaches that help clients understand how body sensations and emotions link together. Her work emphasizes clear goals, practical coping skills, and steady progress.
In addition to routine therapy, Mary has experience with Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help people process intense memories and emotional material. Her Minnesota practice combines clinical experience with a calm, practical way of talking through problems.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's goals. It helps people feel heard and involved in deciding what to work on and how to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. CBT often includes practical exercises people can use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal style. That collaborative process often includes trying techniques and adjusting them as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help when a shorter or simpler check-in is needed. Ask about current session choices when you schedule to match format with your routine and goals.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and related issues such as chronic pain, sleeping problems, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work is client-centered and practical, using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness to build coping skills and clarify goals.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She has over 40 years of experience in behavioral health, including 20 years at VA hospitals and roles in treatment centers, clinics, and clinical supervision.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Independent Social Worker credential - MN LICSW - and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.