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WI Psychologist 2118-57

Dr. Michael Altekruse, WI Psychologist 2118-57

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Michael

Dr. Michael Altekruse draws on a client-centered stance shaped by 25 years of clinical work to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Licensed as a psychologist in Wisconsin (WI Psychologist 2118-57), he blends attentive listening with practical strategies to understand what brought someone to therapy and what patterns block progress. His background includes roles in college counseling centers and a school district, giving him experience with a broad range of concerns and developmental stages.

He focuses on identifying obstacles - such as impulsivity, attachment wounds, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, or midlife transitions - and helps clients set realistic goals and steps toward change. Colleagues and clients have described him as respectful, sensitive, calming, and warm with a sense of humor.

He emphasizes collaboration rather than offering simple answers, inviting each person to choose how they want to address problems and which actions they are willing to take. He acknowledges that beginning therapy can be difficult and views that first step as an important sign of readiness to change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Dr. Altekruse integrates client-centered care with focused, evidence-informed techniques to help clients address specific problems and daily challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the therapist can understand what matters most to the client and support goal-setting and personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools for recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD-related patterns, and stress management.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. He works together with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow flexibility for people juggling work, family, or transportation barriers. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity through life transitions and to practice skills between sessions, while still receiving guided support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, impulsivity, and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes understanding each person's story and collaborates on goals while integrating practical strategies from approaches like CBT and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional experience, including time in college counseling centers and a school district, providing a wide-ranging clinical background.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin with the credential WI Psychologist 2118-57 and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He conducts sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English