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Gretchen Wesche, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gretchen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gretchen. View 36 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

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

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Gretchen

  • 36 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am licensed in Minnesota with 36 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Guilt and shame 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

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Gretchen Wesche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902968308.

  • LICSW · Minnesota · 8518 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Gretchen Wesche

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

36 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Support Understanding Guidance Supportive Amazing Caring Confidence Grateful

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

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed November 2024

A year into therapy with Gretchen, and there really are not sufficient words to describe how she has changed my life. I feel more in control of my life, i have more confidence in myself. She is beyond understanding, flexible, has a great heart. So thankful that I got paired with her that day I registered for BetterHelp.

Reviewed November 2024

I struggled with therapy because I felt like I never had a strong connection with my therapist, Gretchen changed that. I felt very confident in getting my jumbled up thoughts out to her and she helped me navigate through, and what to make of them. It’s weird to say but I looked forward to our session each time and I felt great every time our session ended. I’m very grateful for her help and expertise!

Reviewed August 2024

I cannot recommend Gretchen highly enough. After some hesitation about returning to therapy, she has made the process incredibly smooth and a genuinely great experience. Gretchen is not only supportive but also skillful in guiding me through various challenges. Over the past few months, I have faced significant personal hardships, and having Gretchen by my side has been invaluable. Her support has truly helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you, Gretchen, for your unwavering support and exceptional guidance.

Reviewed August 2024

Gretchen is an excellent, caring and skillful therapist. She really listened and gave thoughtful feedback and asked questions that helped deepen my understanding and insight. I'm grateful to her!

Reviewed July 2024

Gretchen is amazing at seeing me and knowing just what I need to keep moving forward with what I want most from my life. I started out 4x/month and I’m currently meeting with her 1x/month and feeling well supported!

Reviewed July 2024

Gretchen Wesche has been so supportive via truly listening and understanding, offering guidance where appropriate, and offering a variety of comfortable and convenient ways to move forward through therapy. And she is compassionate.

Reviewed July 2024

I have only been working with Gretchen for 2 weeks but I have felt understood and valued. She listens well and is supportive.

Reviewed June 2024

She’s amazing. Exactly who I needed right when I needed her.

Reviewed May 2024

Gretchen excels in her profession, displaying remarkable professionalism and an exceptional ability to listen and offer insightful guidance.

Reviewed April 2024

Gretchen Wesche is just such an excellent support. She is a close listener, and offers encouragement and understanding. Life-changing.

Reviewed April 2024

She is very compassionate and thoughtful. Easy to talk with. Appreciate her words of wisdom and encouragement.

Reviewed April 2024

I have seen Gretchen for 5 months now. I cannot fully express how much I appreciate my sessions with her. She has sat with me through processing my whirlwind emotions, worked through grief, and continued to be a rock solid support person. She is beyond flexible and responsive to messages. I can say without a doubt I would be much worse off without Gretchen.

Reviewed April 2024

Gretchen has been a great addition to my life - she listens and also asks great questions. She has thoughtful recommendations. I feel supported and appreciate Gretchen!

Reviewed March 2024

I really appreciate Gretchen, very professional and I feel awesome when our session ends.

Reviewed January 2024

She is great. I think it will be a good fit

Reviewed December 2023

I am extremely grateful to have Gretchen as my therapist. Her exceptional skills and expertise truly shine through in her profession. I greatly appreciate how she illuminates things from a unique perspective and offers insightful suggestions on how to approach situations, rather than simply telling me what I should do.

Reviewed December 2023

I love Gretchen! She is very down to earth and has really helped me in numerous ways to pull me put of the dark places I have been finding myself in lately. She is very nurturing and understanding and has also helped me find out some things about myself that I never knew may have caused me problems. She is a top 1%er and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2023

Gretchen has been extremely supportive. She has helped me gain confidence and helping to build skills to be a better person. I never have felt like my excessive messaging is a burden. I am beyond thankful to have found such a caring individual.

Reviewed November 2023

Phenomenal. She is a life saver.

Reviewed November 2023

Gretchen is incredibly responsive and caring. She reaches out between our sessions and always asks how I’m doing and what I might need support on. Gretchen has a kind and generous way of helping me talk through all the things in my head. I feel like I can be myself with her. I appreciate her!

Reviewed November 2023

Every experience has provided me with some insight or relief. I am over the moon with my therapist!

Reviewed September 2023

She has been absolutely wonderful with everything, I'm able to talk to her freely and she's been able to help with how to deal with issues

Reviewed June 2023

Gretchen has helped me so much in a short period of time. I feel like I have someone in my corner, providing encouragement and support. 100% recommend.

Reviewed June 2023

I was hesitant about reaching out to help me sort through a challenging situation at work, but decided I needed to when the stress began to affect my physical as well as mental health. Meeting with Gretchen has been a godsend! She has this ability to help me see things in a new light. I feel like she really understands me and has given me new tools to help me cope with stress.

Reviewed May 2023

Gretchen is amazing, in the short time I have been seeing her I feel that she is a perfect fit for me, everything I didnt even know I needed in a therapist. Gretchen has already in a short time spend helped me in so many ways. I've finally found therapy and a therapisst that works for me!

Reviewed May 2023

She’s really helped me with self confidence, not taking on other’s problems as my own, and offered a wide variety of tools to get me to think in a more productive and positive mindset. She’s great!

Reviewed February 2023

I love working with Gretchen. She’s taught me a lot about how I navigate the world, and I has guided me through difficult situations. Through Gretchen, I’ve discovered how to stand strong in what I know and who I am, and I’ve learned the skills to be less reactive to other’s emotions and behaviors.

Reviewed February 2023

I enjoyed talking to my therapist. I’m looking forward to our next session.

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve only had two sessions with Gretchen but I’ve really enjoyed the time spent together and insights she has provided. She’s a good listener and I am looking forward to seeing her in the future

Reviewed December 2022

Always responds quickly. Very accommodating on scheduling!

Reviewed December 2022

I've only had 2 sessions with Gretchen so far and I think she's outstanding. It's been a long time since I've been able to click with a therapist and I'm feeling very encouraged right now. Gretchen asks the right questions and makes great observations. She's also sent me some really impactful questionnaires to help me better understand where I'm at and to guide our sessions.

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful!

Reviewed November 2022

Super nice. I only have had one session so far, but Gretchen always responds to my journal entries.

Reviewed November 2022

5 starts :-/

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gretchen Wesche offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gretchen Wesche works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gretchen Wesche speak?

Gretchen Wesche speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gretchen Wesche have?

Gretchen Wesche has 36 years of experience.

Where is Gretchen Wesche licensed to practice?

Gretchen Wesche is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Gretchen Wesche accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Gretchen Wesche does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Gretchen Wesche offer?

Gretchen Wesche offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Gretchen Wesche?

Gretchen Wesche can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Gretchen Wesche?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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