Beth Wanke

Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Beth often supports those facing family conflict, life transitions, or the emotional effects of trauma and child welfare involvement.

Her style is compassionate and collaborative. She listens without judgment and works with people to make sense of their experiences. Beth focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control.

Beth draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma is central, and she often incorporates cognitive-behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and client-centered techniques are also part of her toolkit when helpful.

Her background spans outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, in-home therapy, and child welfare services. This range gives her experience with both individual needs and complex family situations. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy within those settings.

In addition to clinical work, Beth has taught substance abuse counseling and mentored new helping professionals. She aims to help people reconnect with their values, recognize resilience, and take manageable steps toward change.

Approaches used online and how they help

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences. It helps people process upsetting memories and learn ways to manage strong reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the person’s lead, helping them gain clarity and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Beth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership helps shape session goals and the skills practiced between meetings.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday environments and use tools like written worksheets or skill-building exercises during the week.