Dana Fritche , LCSW

Dana Fritche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin who brings both foundational social work experience and focused clinical expertise to her work. She has seven years of social work experience and four years specifically in clinical mental health and substance abuse counseling, supporting people facing challenges such as addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, low self-esteem, motivation difficulties, and related concerns. Dana uses her clinical knowledge to help clients navigate symptoms and life stressors while honoring each person’s history and resilience.

Dana practices from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective and believes that people are the experts in their own stories. She encourages clients to name their goals and draws on their existing resources to build confidence and sustainable change. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she is trained to provide psychotherapy and substance use counseling and to work with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing can feel difficult, and Dana offers steady, nonjudgmental support to help clients move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dana draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected while exploring goals and values. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. DBT combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering practical tools for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dana works together with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may include trying different strategies and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dana offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and shorter check-ins can occur via live chat or text-based messaging. These options help make regular contact easier to fit into busy lives, increase access for those who cannot attend in person, and support consistent progress through convenient, ongoing care.