Wendy Katz, LICSW

Washington · 20 years in practice

Wendy Katz is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW 60160235 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1982467528 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Wendy

Wendy Katz is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She welcomes straightforward conversations and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Wendy aims to make the first steps into therapy feel doable and respectful of each person's pace.

Wendy creates a calm space where feelings and thoughts can be talked about without judgment.

Background and approach

She blends clear problem-solving with time to notice what matters most to each person. That balance helps people manage symptoms and make decisions that fit their lives. Her approach draws from established methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices.

She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people commit to values-based actions. EMDR is part of the tools she offers for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. Sessions tend to focus on skill-building, tracking what helps, and adjusting plans as needs change.

Wendy supports people coping with compassion fatigue, addiction struggles, sleep problems, and career stress among other concerns. She also helps people work through family-related challenges and issues affecting self-esteem. Wendy works with adults in Washington and offers multiple online formats.

She explains options clearly and helps people choose what will fit their routine. Taking the first step means filling a short questionnaire and scheduling a session based on available times.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder

Approaches Wendy names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them and then take actions tied to their values. It is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and making meaningful changes.

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It often helps with depression, worry, sleep problems, and managing stress.

EMDR offers a set of techniques aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories and reactions. It can be used when trauma or past painful events are keeping someone stuck.

Wendy approaches the choice of method collaboratively. She will discuss goals, preferences, and any past therapy experiences to decide which approaches to try first. The treatment plan can shift over time as progress and needs become clearer.

Online therapy provides flexibility for people juggling work, family, or health needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a full session is preferred. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when video isn’t needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or add-on support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the same therapeutic approaches as in-person care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Wendy commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addiction, sleep problems, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, career stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is Wendy's therapeutic style like?

Wendy uses a practical, down-to-earth style that mixes skill-building with reflective conversation. Sessions focus on manageable actions and checking what works between meetings.

How much experience does Wendy have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical social work and related settings.

What credentials and location are listed for Wendy?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in Washington.

In what languages can I speak with Wendy?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

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

How does cost and subscription work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Wendy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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