- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Mary
Mary McKeown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with three years of clinical therapy experience and over a decade of advocacy work. She sees people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and challenges with relationships, parenting, or career changes. Mary works with adults who want clearer strategies for handling strong emotions and everyday pressures.
Before becoming an LPC, she spent more than 13 years doing advocacy for older adults, at-risk youth, and survivors of domestic and sexual assault. That background shaped how she listens and how she responds when someone is in a crisis or feels isolated. The advocacy work also informs her understanding of long-term stress and recovery from trauma.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and narrative approaches. She applies CBT to identify unhelpful thought patterns, uses mindfulness to build present-moment awareness, and employs narrative techniques to help people reframe life stories that hold them back. These are practical tools aimed at managing symptoms and making daily life feel more manageable.
Mary offers both individual and group counseling experience and helps people set clear, measurable goals. She encourages collaboration on what to try, how to track progress, and when to adjust the plan. Her approach is straightforward and focused on real-world skills.
People meet her to work on things like stress at work, resentment that builds in relationships, trouble with alcohol or drugs, or trouble managing mood swings and attention. She works in English and does not take international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build attention to the present moment and to strengthen calm responses when emotions rise. Narrative Therapy is used to examine the stories a person tells about themselves and to create alternative, more helpful narratives.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what helps, adjusts techniques over time, and checks in on progress so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between meetings to reinforce new habits. Licensed professionals and therapists use these methods to help clients practice skills during everyday life and to track small changes over time.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger, parenting strain, relationship issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skill-focused, using CBT, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of therapy experience and more than 13 years of prior advocacy work with older adults, at-risk youth, and survivors of domestic and sexual assault.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.