Wendy Fydenkevez, LICSW

Wendy Fydenkevez is an Independent Clinical Social Worker and therapist who brings years of experience in social services to her clinical practice. As a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she has worked with a wide range of people and settings, developing a comfort with diverse identities and life circumstances, including members of the LGBTQIA community.

Wendy focuses on helping clients navigate interpersonal conflict of many kinds - whether the struggle is with oneself, a partner, family members, friends, colleagues, or others in academic and professional settings. She recognizes that these conflicts often contribute to anxiety, depression, confusion, and sometimes lead to patterns of substance use or other behaviors clients wish to change. Her work aims to address those interconnected concerns through practical strategies and empathic support.

Her treatment approach blends humanistic acceptance with evidence-based techniques. She emphasizes building trust and collaboration so clients feel heard and respected, and she applies cognitive behavioral methods, psychodynamic insights, and motivational interviewing to help people make concrete changes. Wendy often shares the belief "While there's life, there's hope" and welcomes inquiries from people ready to explore next steps toward improved well-being.

Approach-Focused Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their goals at the center of the work, creating an accepting environment where trust and collaboration can grow; it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and build internal motivation, which can be especially helpful for substance use, ambivalence about life decisions, and readiness to take next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Wendy works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she draws from these methods to tailor a plan that fits each individual. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to meet complex concerns, and Wendy adapts her approach as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Wendy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from home or while traveling within approved areas. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their participation and consistency in treatment.