Dana Fritche, LCSW

Dana Fritche is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Wisconsin. She draws on four years of clinical experience working with mental health and substance concerns. Dana emphasizes practical steps and clear communication to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She centers conversations on each person’s strengths and lived experience. Sessions are collaborative and driven by the client’s goals. Dana listens for what matters most and helps break larger problems into manageable steps.

Her work often focuses on anxiety, depression, addictions, attention challenges, self-esteem, and the effects of trauma. She also supports people dealing with grief, career strain, relationship concerns, and struggles around body image and eating.

Dana uses a blend of approaches including cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered care, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused techniques. She tailors tools to the situation - for example practical coping strategies for anxiety or mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.

People who want straightforward, interpersonal support tend to fit well with her style. Sessions move between talking through problems, trying small behavioral experiments, and building skills to handle intense feelings. Dana aims to make each step feel doable rather than overwhelming.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer self-understanding, and guidance that follows their priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing addictive behaviors by testing beliefs and trying small behavior changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skill-based work around regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These skills can help when emotions feel intense or when impulsive behavior causes problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those needs, and adjust plans over time to find what works best.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for detailed work, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging formats are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions.