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Supportive counseling for stress and trauma

Mary Hausladen, LPCC

12 years in practice · based in Minnesota · sessions in English · online only

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About Mary

Mary Hausladen is a licensed professional counselor clinical candidate with 12 years of clinical experience in Minnesota. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Mary aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear.

She invites people to talk through what feels overwhelming in everyday life. Sessions focus on understanding current struggles like panic, social anxiety, or persistent low mood. Mary pays attention to how communication, control concerns, and feelings of isolation affect daily functioning.

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Background and approach

Mary creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. She works collaboratively, helping clients identify goals and small, practical steps toward them. Her approach emphasizes support and empowerment rather than judgment or pressure.

Across 12 years of work she has helped people cope with guilt, shame, and difficulty finding life purpose. She also supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress and panic disorder through steady, paced work. Mary aims for concrete skills people can use between sessions.

Clients can expect clear conversation about what is happening and options to address it. Mary offers guidance while helping people build confidence and stronger communication habits. She stays focused on what each person needs next, not on long lists of techniques.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and panic through breathing, grounding, and stepped exposure to feared situations. This approach helps reduce intense reactions and teaches tools to manage panic and social anxiety.

Another approach centers on processing trauma and its effects by helping people tell their story at a pace they can tolerate. This work supports people in making sense of difficult events, reducing avoidance, and regaining a sense of safety in daily life. Both approaches aim to produce skills and understanding that can be used outside sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will adjust methods as needs change so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when being on camera feels hard. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, reflection between sessions, or when a written format feels clearer. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mary commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus includes panic, social anxiety, communication problems, guilt, and loneliness.

What is the general therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Mary creates an open space to talk, sets goals together, and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary has 12 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and relationship struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LPCC and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

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. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Mary?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.