Dana Fritche, LCSW

LCSW helping clients build resilience

Addictions support
Mood and bipolar care
Strengths based approach

About Dana Fritche

Dana Fritche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin who combines years of social work practice with focused clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. She has four years of clinical experience and background supporting people as they cope with addictions, manage bipolar disorder, and work through depression, while also addressing motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Dana views each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes a strengths-based approach that builds on existing abilities and resilience. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients identify practical steps and personal resources to address challenges and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Recognizing that reaching out takes courage, Dana offers steady support as clients explore goals, develop coping strategies, and strengthen their sense of agency. Her style centers on empathy, respect, and practical tools to promote meaningful change over time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dana Fritche have?

Dana Fritche has 4 years of experience.

Is Dana Fritche a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dana Fritche holds the credential LCSW. License details are listed as WI LCSW 11252-123.

In which languages does Dana Fritche provide therapy?

Dana Fritche provides therapy in English.

Where is Dana Fritche located?

Dana Fritche is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Dana Fritche as my therapist?

You can work with Dana Fritche through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dana Fritche work with international clients?

Dana Fritche does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dana Fritche 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore values, build self-esteem, and make choices that fit their lives. This approach can be helpful for people working on motivation, confidence, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. By learning specific strategies and practicing new skills, clients can address symptoms of depression, anxiety, and aspects of addiction that are maintained by routine thoughts and actions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for regulating intense emotions, managing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for people who struggle with emotional instability, self-control, or repeating relationship patterns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Dana Fritche will collaborate with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and allowing clients to engage from wherever they are. For many people this format supports consistent engagement and easier integration of skills into daily life.

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