She has been an amazing source of information and ‘tools’ for helping me get healthy, figure out how my brain works for me, and navigating this wild world we live in!
Mary Gales-Wenz, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Mary. View 11 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
I have had only one session with Mary. With just one session I did appreciate her wealth of knowledge, and she was very resourseful.
More about Mary
- 40 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
Mary Gales-Wenz has been a Licensed Independent Social Worker for 40+ years and has practiced in a variety of Behavioral Health environments during that time. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Social Work she was employed for 20 years with The Department of Veterans Affairs @ both the St. Cloud and Minneapolis hospitals in Outpatient and Inpatient settings.
Her career path after The Department of Veterans Affairs included providing Mental Health services with Hazelden Center for Youth and Families, Allina Behavioral Health Clinics, Central MN Mental Health Clinics, Clinical Supervision of Residential Treatment for Department of Corrections, Behavioral Healthcare Management for a local MN insurance company and maintaining a small private practice since 2009.
Mary has worked with adults, seniors, and adolescents in Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Treatment facilities, addressing PTS, Anxiety, Sexual and Physical
Trauma, Depression diagnoses, to name a few. Mary continues to keep her skills updated in regards to new research and treatment modalities. She has a particular interest in the mind-body connection and therapies that clients better understand this. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy that helps to process the entire emotional and cognitive experience for individuals.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Men's issues
Military and veterans issues
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Mary Gales-Wenz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023166659.
- LICSW · Minnesota · 4518 · Expires October 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Mary Gales-Wenz
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She has been an amazing source of information and ‘tools’ for helping me get healthy, figure out how my brain works for me, and navigating this wild world we live in!
I have had only one session with Mary. With just one session I did appreciate her wealth of knowledge, and she was very resourseful.
Mary is awesome to work with, can't wait to work with her more
Mary shows me that she is actively listening to me and gathering information that she knows will help me in the future.
Mary is a phenomenal therapist! She has a calming way about her that makes it easy to open up right away. She provides excellent tools and resources that have a direct impact and align to my needs. Highly recommend Mary!
LOVE this zoom therapy, it has been life changing!
Doing an awesome jobs so far. I appreciate it. Very attentive and seems to be an expert in her field.
She’s great!
Mary is very kind and understanding. She doesn’t put me to talk about things if Im not ready to and she really focused on my healing goals. Mary made me feel safe during our sessions and I always finished a session feeling much better than I did before it. I highly recommend her.
Mary is intuitive and attentive and dives right in the meat which I appreciate
Mary has been excellent to work with so far. She listens, understands, and gives reasonable advice. I am so grateful.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mary Gales-Wenz offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Mary Gales-Wenz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Mary Gales-Wenz speak?
Mary Gales-Wenz speaks English.
How many years of experience does Mary Gales-Wenz have?
Mary Gales-Wenz has 40 years of experience.
Where is Mary Gales-Wenz licensed to practice?
Mary Gales-Wenz is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does Mary Gales-Wenz accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Mary Gales-Wenz does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Mary Gales-Wenz offer?
Mary Gales-Wenz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Mary Gales-Wenz?
Mary Gales-Wenz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Mary Gales-Wenz?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.