Therapist profile
Donna Altepeter, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW focused on anger and life stressors
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Wisconsin / 6641-123
- NPI1184791774
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Donna
Donna Altepeter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, and anger. Sessions focus on helping people manage upsetting reactions, rebuild routines, and handle life changes more clearly.
Donna uses straightforward, collaborative methods. She draws on client-centered work that treats the person as the expert on their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her work for spotting unhelpful thinking and trying practical alternatives. Mindfulness ideas also appear to help slow strong feelings and reduce reactivity.
Her background includes longstanding practice in community mental health and teaching at the University of Wisconsin social work program. That teaching experience informs a practical style that mixes explanation with hands-on skills. She has also worked with grief, life-threatening illness, and caregiver stress, so end-of-life and bereavement concerns are within her experience.
In sessions Donna aims to learn alongside the person and to use clear, teachable strategies. Conversations tend to move between understanding patterns and trying small, doable behavior changes. The emphasis is on everyday tools that can reduce snapping at others, calm intense moments, and support steadier relationships.
People who prefer direct, practical work that connects feeling, thinking, and behavior may find this approach helpful. She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Donna often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy involves listening closely to what matters most to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce reactive patterns like snapping or rumination.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will review goals, current difficulties, and preferences with the client and then try methods that match those aims. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted as progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. When formats are available, the practical benefits include keeping continuity during life changes and using home-based practice exercises that carry into daily routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and grief. The focus is on managing reactions and improving daily responses.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and teachable, combining client-centered listening with practical skills and explanation. Sessions move between understanding patterns and trying real changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience noted in this profile and a longer history of clinical work and teaching in social work. That background informs a practical approach.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is available during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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