Wendy Schultz, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Wendy Schultz is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 11 years of practice to her work with adults.

Licensed inIllinois
License149020194
NPI 1386061059
Experience11+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Wendy

Wendy Schultz is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 11 years of practice to her work with adults. She frames therapy as part of keeping well and helps people build practical skills they can use day to day. Wendy focuses on clear goals and steady progress rather than long, vague sessions.

She offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and mood challenges. Clients often come when they feel stuck, unsure about goals, or facing a big life change.

Background and approach

Wendy meets those moments with a strengths-based attitude and hands-on exercises. Sessions include skills training, motivation, and creative techniques meant to be simple to apply between meetings. Her approach emphasizes connection and emotional work alongside practical steps.

Attachment-based ideas guide how she thinks about relationships and patterns, while cognitive and emotion-focused methods help people change behaviors and process feelings. Hypnotherapy can be used when appropriate to address specific issues. Wendy works to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through.

She encourages clients to commit to small, consistent steps toward greater well-being. The format is collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress unfolds. Licensed in Illinois as an LCSW, Wendy combines clinical experience with straightforward coaching.

She supports people aiming for more purpose, better coping, and lasting change in everyday life.

Credentials

LCSW (Illinois): License 149020194 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1386061059 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Wendy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Wendy names

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Online support

How attachment work and practical therapy translate online

Attachment-based ideas focus on how early patterns shape current relationships and emotional reactions; online sessions use conversation and reflective exercises to spot those patterns and practice new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace, emphasizing listening and support while the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going by teaching clear tools for managing anxiety, mood swings, and unhelpful habits. In an online setting CBT includes structured exercises, homework, and brief skill-building between appointments to track progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels useful and adjust methods as needs change. That collaborative process means strategies are chosen together and tailored to the client’s goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face interaction and deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, written reflections, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.

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Frequently asked

What issues does Wendy commonly help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is hands-on and strengths-based, combining skills training, motivational work, and creative exercises. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients licensed for services in Illinois.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and getting started work?

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