- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Wendy
Wendy Galyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana with twenty years of experience. She draws on two decades of clinical work and teaching to offer practical support for parents juggling stress, relationship strain, and life changes. Wendy writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
Before moving into independent practice, Wendy completed undergraduate degrees in psychology and social work, then earned a Master of Social Work from Indiana University.
Background and approach
She has a long history of supervising and teaching graduate students and has presented social work research in academic settings. That background keeps her current with counseling ideas and how they actually work in practice. Her style is conversational and compassionate.
She aims to build rapport quickly so parents feel comfortable talking about hard things. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, practical steps that fit into busy family life. Wendy commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
She also draws on mindfulness and narrative approaches to help people notice patterns and rewrite their stories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy informs work around values and taking action even when emotions are difficult. She helps with common parenting concerns such as managing stress, improving communication, handling grief, and coping with changes at home or work.
Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that suit family routines. Starting is straightforward: complete a short questionnaire, then schedule a session. Wendy aims to respond promptly and support parents as they take practical steps forward.
What Wendy works with
Everything Wendy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Wendy helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Wendy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most and take action toward those values even when emotions are strong. It can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and making changes that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and practicing small, specific changes to reduce distress and improve daily routines. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can help with overwhelm and relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps in real life.
Online formats offer practical flexibility for busy parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or during short breaks. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when writing helps express thoughts. These options let parents fit therapy into work, school runs, and family routines while using approaches like ACT, CBT, and mindfulness in everyday moments.
Questions people ask about Wendy
What concerns does she help with?
Wendy supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, grief, and parenting challenges. She also addresses issues like self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and caregiver strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational, empathic, and nonjudgmental. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical steps, and building a strong working relationship.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twenty years of experience in social work and counseling roles, including supervision and higher education teaching that inform her clinical work.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is based in Indiana.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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