Donna Altepeter , LCSW

Donna Altepeter earned her MSW - a Master of Social Work - from St. Louis University in 1983, completing a concentration in community mental health. She practices as a female therapist who centers her work on the client, drawing on specific therapeutic skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to support change.

Her practice includes extensive experience with life-threatening illness, bereavement and loss, and major life transitions, along with clinical work addressing anxiety and depression. She welcomes people across the lifespan and values each person’s capacity for change, approaching therapy as a collaborative process rather than a one-way instruction.

Having practiced since 1983, Donna brings long professional and life experience to her partnerships with clients. With more than 20 years of teaching in the University of Wisconsin Social Work program, her style blends education and therapeutic work, treating sessions as opportunities for mutual learning. She believes clients are their own best experts and works together with them to explore, discover, and foster growth and wellness, viewing it as an honor to accompany individuals on that journey.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

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One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into busy schedules and to access support from diverse locations.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they seek a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers an accessible and practical way to pursue support and personal growth with qualified therapists.