Beth Wanke, LCSW

Licensed in Wisconsin · 7 years in practice

Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Wisconsin: 8228 - 123 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1225350903 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Beth

Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns. She offers straightforward support and practical tools for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about next steps. Her style is warm and collaborative.

Sessions focus on listening first, then working together to find simple habits and skills that fit daily life. She draws on motivational techniques to boost readiness for change and uses concrete strategies to reduce worry and build confidence.

Background and approach

Beth uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with balanced thoughts. She also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Dialectical behavior therapy ideas help when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.

Her background includes seven years in direct mental health practice and broader experience in child welfare and substance use settings. That mix gives practical insight into family stress, transitions, and trauma’s effects on behavior and relationships. Sessions are offered in English and are tailored to the goals a person brings.

Beth aims to help people find realistic steps forward, whether that means short-term coaching around a specific problem or ongoing work to build new patterns.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Beth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Adoption and foster care
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Sexual dysfunction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Beth names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's concerns and priorities, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens and reflects to help clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is practical and skill-focused; it teaches ways to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes learning emotion regulation and coping skills to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. That way the work matches real life and personal preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier when video isn’t practical or when a shorter check-in is needed. Text-based messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions for brief updates or practice prompts. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

Beth supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, family conflict, and low self-esteem, plus related concerns like codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She listens first, then offers practical strategies and motivational support suited to each person.

What experience does she bring?

She has seven years of direct mental health practice and additional experience in child welfare and substance use settings, which informs work with family and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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