Wendy Gatewood, LCSW

Wendy Gatewood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She practices from a collaborative, person-centered stance that emphasizes respect for each individual's story and strengths. Working primarily with concerns such as anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and life transitions, she supports practical change while attending to emotional healing.

Her work often addresses attachment and abandonment issues, ADHD and autism-related concerns, body image and eating difficulties, grief and loss, and problems with anger or mood regulation. Wendy integrates evidence-based methods to help clients develop healthier coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen resilience. As an LCSW, she brings social work training and clinical experience to guide assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing support.

Wendy offers tailored care that adapts to each client's goals and preferences. She emphasizes a collaborative process where clients are active partners in therapy, exploring patterns, building skills, and pursuing meaningful change. Licensed to practice in Indiana and Oregon, she is committed to walking alongside people as they work toward greater self-understanding, improved relationships, and renewed hope.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Support

Wendy Gatewood uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the focus of sessions and collaborate on goals. This approach helps people who need understanding, validation, and a supportive environment to explore personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can help clients struggling with intense emotions or relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Wendy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve. This shared decision making helps ensure treatment remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Wendy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for beginning and continuing work toward personal goals.