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Online therapist

Wendy Fydenkevez

Compassionate support for relationship and life changes

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Wendy

Wendy Fydenkevez is a licensed independent clinical social worker with eight years of experience. She brings a long history in social services to her therapy work. Wendy has spent much of her career supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA community.

Wendy focuses on relational challenges and the feelings they create. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, grief, and stress that can come from conflict with others or from life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as addiction, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career concerns. Her style begins with acceptance and building trust so clients feel heard. She combines that human-centered foundation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

She also uses elements of psychodynamic and narrative work when they fit the situation. In sessions Wendy tends to be collaborative and straightforward. She works with clients to identify patterns, set small goals, and try concrete skills between meetings.

Progress often comes from trying new ways of communicating and testing what actually helps in day-to-day life. Wendy practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and a LICSW, license number LICSW122061. She offers online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

For people looking for a blend of acceptance and practical strategies, she can be a steady partner through change.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy places the client’s experience at the center. It focuses on listening, acceptance, and creating a trusting relationship so people feel safe to talk about difficult things. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. That means the work can shift over time from understanding patterns to practicing skills and back again as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that’s needed. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging give alternatives for shorter check-ins, follow-up, or when video isn’t convenient. These options make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day routines and to continue progress between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Wendy address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including relationship challenges, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, stress, intimacy and self-esteem issues among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach starts with acceptance and building trust, then combines human-centered listening with evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing.
What background and experience does she bring?
Wendy has eight years of experience in the social service field and has worked with diverse populations, including the LGBTQIA community.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, license number LICSW122061, and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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