- Stress and anxiety
- Anger issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Gretchen
Gretchen Wesche is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Minnesota with 37 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. Her work also covers relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, sleep problems, addiction, and life transitions.
She speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps. Gretchen listens to what is happening now and helps people name the patterns that keep causing pain. She uses conversation and structured techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings and to clear up communication problems with others.
Gretchen draws on a mix of methods to suit different problems. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s priorities and build a working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger, anxiety, or depression and then try different responses.
Mindfulness-based work is used to slow down reactive moments and learn simple ways to notice bodily warning signs. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits or reduce substance use by strengthening their own reasons for change. Psychodynamic ideas are used when early relationship patterns show up again in adult life.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete skills people can try between appointments. Gretchen also addresses family of origin issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and workplace strain. People leave with steps they can practice right away and a plan for next sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gretchen commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what matters most to the client and adapting session priorities to those concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anger, anxiety, and depressive patterns.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice body sensations and slow down reactive responses. These tools can be practiced in-session and as short exercises between meetings. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client discuss goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking to learn whether sessions will be held by video, phone, or other means. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter time for check-ins. The therapist will work with each person to arrange session length and frequency that match current commitments and goals.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and grief, helping people understand triggers and respond differently.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, conversational style and combines talk with practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person options are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.