Wendy Galyen, LCSW

Wendy Galyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Distance Credentialed Counselor who brings a warm, conversational approach to therapy. She completed undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Work at the University of Indianapolis in 2002, then earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University in 2003. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children across diverse settings and remains actively involved in continuing education and academic mentorship.

As an adjunct faculty member and internship supervisor, she trains and supports Master of Social Work and Master of Counseling students at Indiana University, Butler University, and the University of Indianapolis, which helps her stay engaged with current counseling research and best practices. She also has extensive experience in social work research and has published and presented findings in textbooks, journals, and national conferences.

Her counseling style is empathic, non-judgmental, compassionate, and highly individualized, with an emphasis on building rapid rapport to support trust and progress. She draws on a range of theoretical perspectives tailored to each client’s needs, most often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solutions-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices. She maintains office hours for her the platform clients and strives to respond to email messages within 24 hours to promote consistency and availability. Wendy welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and is committed to walking alongside clients as they work toward their goals.

Approaches for Online Growth and Support

Wendy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy is another frequent component of her work, teaching simple practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and support emotional regulation. These techniques can be helpful for coping with daily stress and improving focus.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their own goals and values.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Wendy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to licensed professionals. Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and enable consistent engagement even when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.