Ingrid Bretschger

I bring a blend of clinical skill and genuine compassion to every session. Clients often describe me as funny, kind, and deeply understanding. I am someone who listens without judgement and offers support that feels both grounded and uplifting. I am curious by nature; always seeking to understand your unique story and help you uncover the patterns that shape your life. With over 14 years of experience and a heart for healing, I offer evidence-based therapies to help you move toward the life you were meant to live. My greatest joy is walking alongside people as they grow, heal, and align their lives with their deepest values and goals.

I have my LCSW and my Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. I provide both individual and group psychotherapy with a particular interest in treating people struggling with substance use disorders, issues related to anger management, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational issues. I am certified in CBT for Depression, CBT for Substance Use Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I have also received additional advanced training for CBT, couples therapy, and substance abuse treatment. I am also an adjunct professor for a master's program teaching psychopathology.

With over 14 years of clinical experience as a therapist, I specialize in helping people navigate life's challenges with clarity, compassion, hope, and purpose. I take an active and collaborative approach with my clients, and my work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I see CBT not just as a clinical tool, but as a way to live your most authentic life. I believe CBT offers a framework for cultivating awareness, resilience, and intentional change, helping people align their thoughts, emotions, and actions with their deepest values. My goal for you is to a live a life in accordance with your values, and I help you achieve this by working with you to identify, challenge, and resolve any emotional, cognitive, or behavioral obstacles that stand in your way. I enjoy integrating humor when appropriate, and take a non-judgmental, lighthearted approach with my clients to create an atmosphere that feels warm, caring, and most important of all, safe. Additionally, I welcome the integration of faith into therapy when desired.

Your first session is a gentle beginning. We will start by getting to know each other and learning more about what you hope to achieve in our work together. I will ask you thoughtful questions to better understand your story, your strengths, and any challenges you are facing. You will have space to share at your own pace, and I will offer a calm, compassionate presence rooted in clinical expertise.

Together, we will begin to shape a plan that fits your goals. Whether that is healing from trauma, reducing symptoms of depression or anxiety, making changes to your substance use, improving your relationships, or learning coping skills to better manage feelings of anger, I am here to help you become the person you have always wanted to be.

You do not need to prepare anything in advance. Simply come as you are.