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Dr. Michael Altekruse, WI Psychologist 2118-57
Wisconsin
Dr. Michael Altekruse - Psychologist, Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
About Michael
Dr. Michael Altekruse is a Wisconsin psychologist with 25 years of clinical work. He helps people who are stressed or anxious and those dealing with relationship, parenting, depression, and ADHD concerns. He also supports people facing abandonment, attachment, caregiver strain, and midlife questions.
He begins by learning what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change. Sessions focus on identifying thoughts, habits, and barriers that get in the way of goals. He uses clear conversation and practical tasks to test new ways of handling problems.
His background includes work in college counseling centers and a school district, so he has experience with a wide range of situations and ages. That experience informs steady, direct conversations about patterns at home and work. He pays attention to how communication, control, and family history affect current struggles.
In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. He talks through strategies for impulsivity, mood issues, guilt, or loneliness and helps set small, measurable steps. Motivation and short-term problem solving are part of what he brings to the work.
He presents himself as someone who will listen without pretending to have all the answers. The person in therapy chooses the pace and the actions they take. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Michael Altekruse commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and trying small experiments to see what changes. Client-Centered work emphasizes active listening and letting the person set the pace and priorities for sessions.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and strengthen resolve for change. That approach asks about readiness and helps people weigh options before choosing specific steps. Together these methods support practical, goal-directed conversations about relationships, mood, ADHD symptoms, and caregiving stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what seems most useful. The therapist and client choose which strategies to try and adjust them as needed.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday life without assuming a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and midlife questions.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through practical tasks and discussion.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including work in college counseling centers and a school district.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Wisconsin Psychologist, credential WI Psychologist 2118-57, and is based in Wisconsin.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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