I am a 1983 graduate of St. Louis University's MSW program with a concentration in community mental health. I am a female therapist who utilizes a client centered approach with a skill base of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I have broad experiences in life threatening illness, bereavement and loss, life transitions along with knowledge and skill base with anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with people of all ages and experiences and believe in the person's ability to change. I have been practicing since 1983 and have long life and professional experience, and am interested in partnering with you in your growth. With 20 plus years of teaching experience at the University of Wisconsin , Social Work program, my approach is one of teaching and learning, collaboratively. I believe I can learn as much from my clients as I have to teach them. Because I believe that the client is their own best expert, my approach in therapy is one of learning collaboratively about the you. Therapy is a partnership in discovery, growth and wellness and I am honored to be a part of your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 6641-123
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Donna Altepeter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Donna is supportive and good listener.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am very pleased with the way Donna keeps me focused on what I want out of therapy. I have a tendency to get sidetracked on other issues that crop up but she reminds me they are all part of the main problem I am experiencing now. She is very positive and very kind and expresses herself so well, giving similar experiences as examples to reinforce her ideas and suggestions. I enjoy working things out with her tremendously.
Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Donna is the best therapist I have had. She is on time to appointments, she challenges me and actively listens. I am grateful I found her! I always leave sessions feeling fulfilled.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Donna has become such an essential part of my self-care. Her support has allowed me to grow so much.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 5 months on issues concerning grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist who listens, understands, and has vast knowledge of different topics.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Donna is a wonderful, caring, empathetic person. She listens to my concerns carefully and gives me space to be my true self. I enjoy our time together and always feel better after talking to her.
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes