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Gretchen Wesche, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW in Minnesota - stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Family origin issues
About Gretchen
Gretchen Wesche is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Minnesota with 37 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people facing career strain, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions.
Gretchen uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens to the person's current problems, checks what has or hasn't worked, and then suggests concrete steps to try. Sessions often focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and building daily routines that reduce overwhelm.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people weigh options and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that come from earlier relationships. These approaches are used to produce clear, usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
Gretchen has longstanding experience helping adults with family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and problems related to substance use and codependency. She is familiar with aging and geriatric issues and supports people coping with divorce, fatherhood questions, and guilt or shame.
Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they know what to expect for their first visit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gretchen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on small, practical experiments and changes in daily routines that can reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. She also applies client-centered methods that emphasize listening and reflecting to clarify a person's goals and priorities.Mindfulness therapy is used to build simple awareness skills for stress and emotion regulation. That approach teaches brief practices people can use during the day to notice reactions and choose a different response. Finding the best mix of methods is part of the process; Gretchen works collaboratively to decide which approaches match a person's goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as needed.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing goals, testing homework tasks, and reviewing progress all translate well to remote sessions, but check the available formats so they match practical needs.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she focus on?
Gretchen works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns listed in her specialties.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
She starts by identifying current problems and what has helped before, then uses short, practical exercises and strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 37 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Minnesota.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm the fee structure before booking.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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