Beth Wanke, LCSW
Support for families, stress, and lasting change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction and recovery guidance
- Parenting and family help
About Beth Wanke
Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who supports children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate difficult seasons of life. Her background includes extensive work in child welfare services and direct mental health practice, giving her a strong foundation for helping people manage stress and anxiety, substance use concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, motivation, trauma, and experiences connected to child welfare systems. She also brings experience with family conflict, major life transitions, and complex emotional or behavioral concerns.
Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Beth works alongside clients to make sense of what they are going through, identify strengths, and build practical tools that support meaningful change. Whether someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply ready for additional support, she aims to make therapy a place where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and at a manageable pace.
Across outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, in-home therapy, and child welfare roles, Beth has provided individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. Her work includes Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and strengths-based interventions, and her experience with family systems offers added perspective on parenting stress, family dynamics, and the effects of trauma for both children and adults.
In addition to clinical practice, Beth has served as an adjunct faculty instructor teaching substance abuse counseling and mentoring future helping professionals. She is committed to helping people recognize resilience, reconnect with values, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives, while honoring the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on creating a space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Beth works alongside clients to make sense of what they are going through, identify strengths, and build practical tools that support meaningful change. Whether someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, or simply ready for additional support, she aims to make therapy a place where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly and at a manageable pace.
Across outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, in-home therapy, and child welfare roles, Beth has provided individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches. Her work includes Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and strengths-based interventions, and her experience with family systems offers added perspective on parenting stress, family dynamics, and the effects of trauma for both children and adults.
In addition to clinical practice, Beth has served as an adjunct faculty instructor teaching substance abuse counseling and mentoring future helping professionals. She is committed to helping people recognize resilience, reconnect with values, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives, while honoring the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Beth Wanke have?
Beth Wanke has 7 years of experience.
Is Beth Wanke a licensed therapist?
Yes. Beth Wanke is a licensed therapist and holds the LCSW credential. License: WI LCSW 8228 - 123.
In which languages does Beth Wanke provide therapy?
Beth Wanke provides therapy in English.
Where is Beth Wanke located?
Beth Wanke is located in Wisconsin.
How can I work with Beth Wanke as my therapist?
You can work with Beth Wanke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Beth Wanke work with international clients?
No. Beth Wanke does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Beth Wanke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online therapy grounded in practical, evidence-based care
Beth Wanke draws from approaches that help clients feel understood while also building skills they can use day to day. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, respectful space where clients can explore what is happening in their lives at their own pace, which can be especially helpful when stress, self-esteem concerns, or family tension feels overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so clients can identify unhelpful patterns and practice more effective coping strategies. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and situations where people feel stuck in cycles that are hard to break. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can support people navigating intense emotions, conflict, or impulsive urges related to substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Beth works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the style and pace of sessions so therapy feels relevant and workable over time.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Sessions with Beth may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule and access care from the comfort of home.