Beth Wanke, LCSW
Support for stress, parenting, and recovery
- Compassionate collaborative counseling
- Family systems perspective
- Trauma informed support
About Beth Wanke
Beth Wanke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who supports children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate life’s challenges. Her background includes more than 17 years of helping experience, including seven years overall and work spanning direct mental health practice as well as child welfare services. She brings particular focus to concerns such as stress and anxiety, substance use, parenting challenges, self-esteem, motivation, trauma, and the complexities that can come with involvement in child welfare systems.
Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on helping people feel heard and respected. Beth works alongside clients to understand what they are going through, identify strengths, and build practical tools that support meaningful change. When someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain, she aims to create a space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly and at a pace that feels manageable.
Across her career, Beth has worked in outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, in-home therapy, and child welfare. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy, drawing from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and strengths-based interventions. Her experience with child welfare and family systems also informs her work with parenting stress, family dynamics, and the ways trauma can affect both children and adults.
In addition to clinical work, Beth has served as an adjunct faculty instructor teaching substance abuse counseling and has mentored future helping professionals. She is committed to helping people recognize resilience, reconnect with values, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Her style is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on helping people feel heard and respected. Beth works alongside clients to understand what they are going through, identify strengths, and build practical tools that support meaningful change. When someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain, she aims to create a space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly and at a pace that feels manageable.
Across her career, Beth has worked in outpatient mental health, substance use treatment, correctional settings, in-home therapy, and child welfare. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy, drawing from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and strengths-based interventions. Her experience with child welfare and family systems also informs her work with parenting stress, family dynamics, and the ways trauma can affect both children and adults.
In addition to clinical work, Beth has served as an adjunct faculty instructor teaching substance abuse counseling and has mentored future helping professionals. She is committed to helping people recognize resilience, reconnect with values, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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 credential LCSW. License information: 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.
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 depending on factors such as 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.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Beth Wanke draws from evidence-based methods that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing practical strategies that support steadier coping. It is often used when stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, or unhelpful habits start to feel overwhelming.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. It can be especially useful when someone is working through substance use concerns, building healthier routines, or trying to follow through on goals that matter.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and more effective communication. These skills can be helpful for people who feel intense emotions, struggle with impulsive reactions, or want to improve relationships and boundaries.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Beth works collaboratively with clients to understand preferences, clarify goals, and choose strategies that fit their situation, whether the focus is parenting stress, family dynamics, or personal growth.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and support can continue between sessions through live chat or text-based messaging, making care easier to fit into busy schedules and real-life demands.