About Mildred
Mildred Spann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who has worked in mental health for 18 years. She focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them build practical skills for everyday stress and life challenges. She listens first and asks questions to understand each person's story.
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented, with Mildred helping people identify steps they can try between meetings. She prefers plain language and straightforward tools that can be used when problems come up.
How Mildred works
Mildred often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She also supports people dealing with anger, relationship stresses, addiction concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and career strain. Her approach blends short-term problem solving with skills that promote longer-term coping.
People can expect respectful, nonjudgmental care where choices and values are honored. Mildred emphasizes empathy and works with clients to build a written or verbal plan they can return to when needed. Progress is tracked by the goals the client sets.
She accepts English-speaking clients and works with some international clients. Mildred offers a mix of session formats to fit different schedules and needs, and she helps you pick an approach that matches your goals and preferences.
Mildred lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Mildred works with
The areas below are the ones Mildred selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Wisconsin |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client. The therapist reflects what she hears, offers empathy, and helps clients set their own goals; this approach is helpful for people coping with grief, low self esteem, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try specific exercises to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by practicing new reactions and tracking results between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can help with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and urges tied to addictions when practiced in short daily exercises.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Mildred will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients help set what success looks like and what techniques to try next.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, journaling-style reflection, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical strategies and consistent follow-through.
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