- Person-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Longtime clinical experience
About Gretchen
Gretchen Wesche, LICSW, helps people facing common and painful life problems. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and addiction concerns. She also addresses work strain, sleep problems, anger, and the challenges that come with major life changes.
With 37 years of clinical experience in Minnesota, she brings a steady, person-centered style. She listens first, then helps clients set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel better and handle daily stressors.
Her work draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness work teaches ways to notice feelings without getting swept away. Psychodynamic conversation can help people see old patterns that keep repeating in relationships.
Gretchen also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people making big changes, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s values and priorities. She frames the work as a collaboration, not a lecture, and invites clients to try things that fit their life.
People looking for help with family conflict, caregiving stress, codependency, or work and career concerns can expect a direct, compassionate approach. To begin, she asks people to identify one or two concrete goals and then outlines steps toward them.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Gretchen uses a mix of approaches that translate well to conversation and skill practice. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s priorities and values, helping people feel heard and guiding decisions based on what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought patterns and behaviors that get in the way, then tests small changes to see what actually helps with mood and daily functioning.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. These approaches are explained in plain language and practiced together so clients can pick what fits their life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gretchen treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something is not working or if priorities shift.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about scheduling needs and whether a particular session rhythm would suit your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem and relationship issues, along with addictions, sleep problems, anger, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens first, then helps set goals and practices concrete skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 37 years of clinical experience working with adults in Minnesota and brings long-term practice experience to therapy.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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