Mary Gales-Wenz, LICSW
- Trauma and addiction
- Mind-body approaches
- Veterans and families
About Mary Gales-Wenz
Following her tenure with the VA, she expanded her practice across a range of community and clinical settings, providing mental health services with the Hazelden Center for Youth and Families, Allina Behavioral Health Clinics, and Central Minnesota Mental Health Clinics. Her roles have also included clinical supervision of residential treatment for the Department of Corrections, behavioral healthcare management for a local Minnesota insurance company, and maintaining a private practice since 2009.
Mary has worked with adults, seniors, and adolescents in chemical dependency and mental health treatment contexts, addressing post-traumatic stress, anxiety, sexual and physical trauma, and depression among other concerns. She keeps her skills current with ongoing training and has a particular interest in the mind-body connection and therapies that help clients understand it. She is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a modality that supports processing the full emotional and cognitive experience related to traumatic or distressing memories. Mary holds the LICSW credential, which denotes a licensed independent social worker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mary Gales-Wenz have?
Mary Gales-Wenz has 40 years of experience in behavioral health and social work.
Is Mary Gales-Wenz a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details are MN LICSW 4518.
In which languages does Mary Gales-Wenz provide therapy?
Mary Gales-Wenz provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Gales-Wenz located?
Mary Gales-Wenz is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Mary Gales-Wenz as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Gales-Wenz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mary Gales-Wenz work with international clients?
Mary Gales-Wenz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Gales-Wenz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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