Wendy Katz, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

About Wendy

Wendy Katz is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She has practical experience with compassion fatigue, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self esteem struggles, career questions, and bipolar mood concerns. She speaks English and practices in Washington.

Wendy aims to make sessions calm and direct. She creates a space where clients can speak honestly without judgment.

Background and approach

She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and affirms that first step. In sessions she uses hands-on methods that help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness to teach simple skills for day-to-day life.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is available for working through trauma when appropriate. Her style mixes practical skill-building with attention to values and emotional experience. That means learning tools for distress and also clarifying what matters most.

Sessions may include breathing and grounding exercises, thought work, and planning steps to change routines. Wendy brings about 20 years of professional experience to her practice. She keeps focus on clear, manageable goals so progress feels visible.

If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their life.

Therapeutic tools and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters most rather than only trying to remove discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. It often targets anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and day-to-day coping through exercises and small experiments. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help process painful memories; it is used when trauma or abuse is a concern and is offered as part of her work when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences to decide which methods to try first. Sessions may combine techniques so the plan fits the client rather than fitting a single model.

Online therapy lets people access these approaches from home through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility helps parents and busy adults fit work and family obligations around sessions. It also makes follow-up practice and quick check-ins easier between scheduled meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self esteem, career matters, and bipolar mood concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is calm, direct, and practical. She focuses on building skills and making goals that fit daily life while allowing space to talk about feelings.

What is her professional background?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with about 20 years of professional experience helping people with grief, stress, relationships, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LICSW credential and practices in Washington. The license details are WA LICSW LW 60160235.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression

Also works with

Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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