At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Wisconsin / 8228 - 123
- NPI
- 1225350903
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Practical coping skills
- Family concerns
About Beth
Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem. She offers steady, nonjudgmental support for those facing family conflict, life transitions, and the emotional fallout of trauma and child welfare involvement. Beth speaks English and practices in Wisconsin.
Beth uses a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic steps toward change. Motivational Interviewing is one tool she uses to build motivation and resolve ambivalence. Cognitive-behavioral strategies and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are used when learning coping skills and managing strong emotions.
Her background includes work in outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, in-home therapy, and child welfare services. That mix gives practical insight into parenting stress, blended family issues, foster and adoption concerns, and substance use challenges. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy during her career.
Beth has seven years of direct mental health experience and additional years in child welfare and related fields. She has also taught substance abuse counseling as an adjunct faculty instructor and mentors emerging professionals.
When working together, Beth focuses on strengths and on tools clients can use outside sessions. She helps people set goals, practice new skills, and track small wins. Clients leave with concrete steps they can try between meetings.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping a person find their own reasons for change. It is a conversational style that helps with ambivalence about substance use, behavior change, or getting unstuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, giving people space to talk through their feelings while the therapist reflects and supports without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean using motivational techniques to build readiness, then adding CBT skills or DBT strategies to manage emotions and behaviors.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can save travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need for taking a long break from work. Working remotely also makes it simpler to bring therapy into day-to-day routines and practice skills between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, substance use, parenting pressures, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Sessions emphasize listening, building motivation, and setting realistic steps to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of direct mental health experience plus additional years working in child welfare and related settings. Her background includes outpatient, correctional, substance use, and in-home practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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