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Gretchen Wesche

MN LICSW 8518
Credentials
MN LICSW 8518
NPI Number
1902968308
Location
Minnesota
Languages
English
Gretchen Wesche

Accepting new clients

37 years experience
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About Gretchen Wesche

As a licensed therapist with extensive experience in Minnesota, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem. I have deep expertise in addressing communication problems, relationship dynamics, and transitions across different life stages—from young adulthood through midlife and aging.

My therapeutic approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on understanding each person’s unique experiences. I work closely with individuals facing diverse challenges, including family conflicts, workplace stress, caregiver burnout, and personal growth obstacles. Whether supporting those dealing with mood disorders, relationship transitions, or complex emotional experiences, I strive to create a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment.

I am committed to helping clients develop meaningful strategies for emotional wellness, resilience, and personal transformation. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering professional guidance and genuine support as you navigate your individual path toward healing and growth.

Licenses

LICSW
8518

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Antisocial personality
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Dependent personality
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Gretchen is encouraging and helps me see things that I’ve become blind to - in the most gentle, authentic and professional way. She’s knowledgeable and responsive. I’m grateful for her and BetterHelp!”

“Gretchen Wesche is quite possibly the best therapist I've ever had. Needed for work purposes, I now see her weekly/as needed . She is very understanding, no judgements, gives great and realized advice. Always available multiple times through out the day and does check up on you. 20 out of 10 would recommend her!”

“Great listener and supportive. Also, will challenge you when needed. Highly recommend her.”

“She is Very good at listening to me. She gives you great ideas, of how to think about how to act when certain situations come up and how to handle them better. She has taught me how to word things better. I have learned in my time with therapy, People are who they are. You can’t change them. I’ve been very happy with Gretchen.”

“I’ve only had two sessions with Gretchen so far, but so far I really like how she listens and engages with me.”

“NA”

“Nearly 2 years of seeing Gretchen and she has helped me navigate so many tough life situations. My confidence has grown and I attribute that to her!”

“Gretchen has always been above and beyond for me. She listens to my concerns and I feel understands how I feel and deal with life.”

“Gretchen is a wonderful therapist who has helped me deal with some professional and personal issues. I am from a different culture, and she has taken the time to learn about it and understand how it affects my beliefs. I appreciate her listening skills and her ability to be a 'mirror' to help me see what I am thinking and feeling.”

“Gretchen was easy to talk to and was very prompt with messages. I’ve only met with her once but she seems very knowledgeable. She has given me worksheets to complete to help with our conversations and to help get me thinking about my issues and possible solutions.”

“Gretchen is amazing so I have to rate her based off everything she has already helped me with and through.”

“Gretchen is very understanding and offers kind, objective views of what she feels is necessary for me to hear.”

“Gretchen is professional, attentive, and nonjudgmental. She has made starting/going back to therapy comfortable and welcoming.”

“She’s the beeest! She responds to messages in very timely manner and she asks really insightful questions! I enjoy Gretchen so much!”

“I greatly appreciate Gretchen's way of communicating and offering help and insight. As I learn and grow in my life her guidance has been very beneficial to me.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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