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Gretchen Wesche

Therapist
35 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I bring 36 years of licensed experience to my work as a therapist and strive to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and easy to enter. I am direct, friendly, and open, and I believe therapy is most effective when clients feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are. I work with individuals facing a wide range of needs and life experiences, meeting each person wherever they are on their journey.

My practice includes treating anxiety, mood disorders, women’s issues, work-related stress, and supporting overall wellness. I also specialize in working with adolescents and teens ages 16 and older. My focus is on supporting the whole person, with attention to both mental and physical well-being.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate, and individualized. I believe emotional health is closely connected to physical well-being, and I work with clients from a whole-person perspective. I tailor treatment to each client’s needs, goals, and strengths while offering a supportive, practical space for growth.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches. These modalities help clients better understand themselves, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in their lives.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect their first session to feel warm, supportive, and welcoming. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, heard, and respected from the start. We will begin by discussing what brings you to therapy, the challenges you may be facing, and what you hope to gain from the process.

The first session is also an opportunity to begin building a connection and exploring how we can work together in a way that feels helpful to you. I strive to create an environment where you can open up at your own pace and feel supported wherever you are on your journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    35 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch College
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Minnesota)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Brief Dynamic, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoanalytic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English