About Gretchen Straus

Gretchen Straus (she/her), MS, LPC, Gretchen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Psychology as well as a Master’s of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology. Gretchen has over 13 years of experience working in the field with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, needs and life circumstances, as well as providing education to practicing medical providers at UW Madison/UW Health.

Gretchen utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques and practices to promote growth and wellbeing unique to each individual’s needs. Most importantly, she approaches each individual at their level with compassion to foster hope, healing and resiliency. She will guide you in exploration of your concerns and help to build a greater understanding of different aspects of your experience addressing emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing within the familial, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions.