Dana Fritche, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Dana

Dana Fritche is a licensed clinical social worker in Wisconsin who brings four years of clinical mental health and substance use counseling experience to her practice. She focuses on practical help for everyday problems like anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addiction. Dana emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and sees people as experts on their own lives.

She centers sessions on the client's goals and strengths. That means listening first, then building small, manageable steps toward change.

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Background and approach

Dana uses clear tools to manage distress, improve mood, and strengthen motivation. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused rather than full of jargon. Dana often helps people who are struggling with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, or life transitions.

She also supports those dealing with ADHD symptoms, anger, body image concerns, and problems connected to substance use. Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and finding life purpose. Her way of working draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, emotionally-focused practices, and mindfulness.

These approaches are combined to match what each person needs in the moment. Dana values collaboration and keeps plans practical so change can happen between sessions. People will find a calm, steady presence and an emphasis on small, doable steps.

She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change. The aim is to help people build habits and skills that fit real life.

How Dana’s approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building from your strengths. The therapist creates space to hear the story and then helps shape goals that matter to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and coping with stressful situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dana will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she will suggest a mix of methods and check in regularly to make sure the plan fits and is adjusted as you progress.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls work well for deep conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people keep momentum and use therapy in ways that match their daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dana help with?

Dana works with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style that focuses on listening, identifying strengths, and building small practical steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dana has four years of clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling experience alongside prior social work experience.

Which credentials and location apply?

She practices as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Wisconsin.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Licensed: Wisconsin
Languages: English

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