Mildred Spann, LCSW

Mildred Spann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 18 years of experience as a mental health provider. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem challenges, career stress, and coping with life changes. Her background also includes experience working with individuals affected by homelessness.

Her therapeutic approach centers on creating a respectful, compassionate space where clients can share their stories without judgment. She emphasizes empathy and dignity while treating therapy as a collaborative partnership - working together with each person to develop a treatment plan tailored to their goals. Mildred draws on mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and she provides focused grief counseling to help clients navigate loss.

Mildred aims to equip clients with practical tools they can add to their personal coping toolbox for future challenges. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek support and to make change, and she offers steady guidance for those ready to pursue a more self-empowered and fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to begin that process.

Client-Focused Approaches for Online Therapy

Mildred Spann integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting relationship and helps clients explore their values and goals while building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices that increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful for trauma responses, anger, and persistent worry.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process and Mildred works collaboratively with each client to determine which strategies will best meet their needs and preferences. Treatment plans are tailored to individual goals, and approaches may be combined or adjusted over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Mildred is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care from Wisconsin or internationally, and they support continuity of treatment even when life circumstances change.