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Wendy Schultz

Practical skills for lasting well-being

LCSW Illinois

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Wendy

Wendy Schultz is an LCSW who has built an 11-year practice focused on helping people regain balance and build practical skills for daily life. She frames therapy as part of overall health and emphasizes integration and strengths-based work, combining skills training with creative tools to support change.

Background and approach

Wendy often meets clients who feel stuck, uninspired, or navigating major life transitions, and she helps them clarify goals and identify manageable steps toward greater well-being. Her style blends motivation with structured exercises that encourage action and self-discovery.

Wendy creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore feelings and try new coping strategies. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centered techniques to tailor work to each person’s needs.

The aim is to teach meaningful, easy-to-use skills that support lasting change while fostering a renewed sense of purpose and engagement in life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Wendy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practice practical skills that reduce distress and improve functioning; CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal reactions, supporting work on trust, intimacy-related issues, and relational repair. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, accepting environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and priorities of treatment, which can help people build self-understanding and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Wendy collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She blends techniques when appropriate and adapts exercises so they translate well to remote sessions, inviting client feedback to shape ongoing treatment.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances while working with licensed professionals who guide progress and adjust plans as needs evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Wendy address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is strengths-based and skills-focused, combining practical exercises, motivational support, and integration work to help clients learn tools they can use in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of emotional, behavioral, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
Wendy is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with the credential LCSW and license IL LCSW 149020194.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English