I am a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have worked in college counseling centers and at a school district, so I have had the opportunity to work with clients of all ages and with a number of challenges. I have experience working with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, depression, career challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
My approach is to learn as much as I can about you and what brought you to therapy. As we work on goals, I want to know what blocks sometimes get in the way of getting you what you want or need in your life.
I have been described as respectful, sensitive, calming, caring, and someone with a good sense of humor. If you are looking for someone that has all the answers, that is not me. It is up to you how you want to face your problems and what actions you are willing to take. With all that said, the first step to getting help can be hard. You have made that first step and that shows you are willing to look at yourself and make important changes in your life. For that, I am already impressed with you. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
WI Psychologist 2118-57
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Michael Altekruse. 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.
Dr. Altekruse was very easy to talk to and would strongly recommend. This was my first counseling appointment, so I didn't know what to expect. I felt like Dr. Altekruse took the time to understand my issues and also added more appointment times to fit me in.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue