- Strengths-focused
- Skill-based tools
- Motivational support
About Wendy
Wendy Schultz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 11 years of experience. She approaches therapy as part of staying well and helps people take practical steps toward a better life. Her style blends skills training with an emphasis on personal strengths to meet everyday challenges.
Wendy often meets people who feel stuck, uninspired, or unsure about their goals. She draws on straightforward exercises and motivational support to help clients build confidence and practical habits. Sessions focus on small, doable changes that add up to real progress over time.
Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns among other issues. Codependency, attachment issues, and intimacy-related problems are also part of her focus areas. She also helps people facing life transitions such as career shifts or major losses.
In the therapy room she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Wendy uses methods that include attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused strategies, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. The emphasis is on clear, teachable skills and real-world application.
Clients who want a mix of challenge and support may find her approach helpful. She invites people to commit to themselves, try practical tools, and work toward a more engaged and meaningful life.
How Wendy blends therapeutic approaches for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection, closeness, and codependency concerns so they can make different choices in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is built around listening and collaboration; the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Wendy will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to use and how to adapt them for online sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and enabling sessions from a comfortable location. Therapists and licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and exercises so progress fits everyday routines rather than disrupting them.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Wendy address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, codependency, and career challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends skills training with a strengths-based, client-centered approach that includes practical exercises and motivational coaching.
How many years has she been practicing?
Wendy has 11 years of professional experience in clinical social work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Wendy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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