- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and parenting
- CBT and client-centered
About Michael
Dr. Michael Altekruse is a Wisconsin psychologist with 25 years of professional experience. He has worked in college counseling centers and a school district, and he helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and stress.
He starts by learning what brought someone to therapy and what they want to change. Sessions focus on identifying the blocks that get in the way of reaching goals. He emphasizes straightforward conversation about options rather than offering quick fixes.
Dr. Altekruse draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities, and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses motivational interviewing to support decision-making and solution-focused approaches to set short-term, practical steps.
He has experience across age groups from his work in college and schools, and that background informs how he talks about life transitions, career pressure, and starting adulthood. He often addresses family of origin patterns, communication issues, and feelings of isolation or impulsivity.
People meet a clinician who aims to be respectful and direct. He does not claim to have all the answers; instead he works with clients to decide what actions feel right. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are the usual steps.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Altekruse uses client-centered principles to follow what matters most to each person, helping them set priorities and shape the work. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding goals, which can be useful when sorting out life transitions common in early adulthood.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that increase stress or anxiety. CBT offers concrete skills and small experiments that people can practice between sessions to see what changes make a difference.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted over time based on what helps.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around school or work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing goals and practicing CBT tools can be done effectively in remote sessions, with flexibility about timing to match everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment, guilt, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
His approach begins with client-centered listening and combines practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to set clear steps forward.
How much experience does this clinician have?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including work in college counseling centers and a school district.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is identified as WI Psychologist 2118-57 and practices in Wisconsin.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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