- Collaborative approach
- Practical skills
- Family-aware
About Beth
Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, parenting strain, family conflict, and low self-esteem. She uses a direct and caring style to help people find practical steps forward. She aims to create a space where clients feel heard and respected as they work through difficult moments.
With seven years of clinical experience, Beth draws on earlier child welfare work to understand family systems and parenting stress. She has worked in outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, and in-home therapy. That range gives her experience with many kinds of challenges, including adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and co-occurring problems like addiction and mood difficulties.
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client, building on strengths, and practicing concrete skills. She uses client-centered conversations alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational strategies to support change.
Beth also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy ideas and solution-focused work when useful. These methods help with emotion regulation, breaking unhelpful patterns, and setting achievable goals. She pays special attention to how family dynamics and past trauma can shape current behavior.
People who choose Beth can expect a practical, steady approach that balances listening with skill-building. She supports clients through life transitions, relationship tensions, and recovery from substance use. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping the client steer the conversation. It emphasizes understanding a person’s experience and building on their own insights to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when relationships feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Beth will work with clients to identify which methods match their needs and preferences. Together they set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is made so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single style.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to try different approaches from their usual surroundings while keeping scheduling flexible. Ask about specific session formats when you start so you know what will work best for your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, substance use, parenting strain, family conflict, and self-esteem issues, among other related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative with an emphasis on listening, building strengths, and practicing practical tools to address daily challenges.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has seven years of direct clinical experience, plus additional years working in child welfare and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is based in Wisconsin.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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