Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Mary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LMFT
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Hargarten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of practice in Wisconsin. She brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to sessions and helps people tackle issues like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Mary speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what feels most needed in each person's life.
Her work often focuses on practical skills people can use right away.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and actions, and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept what they cannot change while acting on what matters. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing are woven in to help with everyday coping and motivation. Mary pays attention to how family background shapes beliefs and behaviors.
She helps people notice patterns that still influence them and then try new ways of relating. This can be useful for issues tied to family of origin, communication problems, divorce, caregiving stress, and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions aim to strengthen personal resources and build clear, attainable goals.
Mary describes therapy as a teamwork process: the client knows their life and she brings tools and structure. Over time people often find better ways to handle stress, grief, mood swings, and the changes that come with different life stages. She offers multiple ways to connect, including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Mary values practical steps, a sense of humor, and steady support while someone works toward healthier patterns.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit your life, delivered online
Mary commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and then take steps that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, then adjust as you learn what helps. Together you set goals and test practical strategies to see what works best for your day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and exercises. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while using the therapeutic tools Mary provides.
Questions people ask about Mary
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and many life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, non-judgmental, and practical. She combines listening with tangible tools and goal-focused work.
What is her background and clinical experience?
Mary has 25 years of experience providing in-person and online therapy and has worked with individual adults, couples, and families.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LMFT credentials in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.