Wendy Galyen , LCSW

Wendy Galyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of experience helping people through hard chapters. She trained in psychology and social work and has spent many years in clinical practice and higher education. Wendy approaches sessions with a calm, conversational manner that puts people at ease quickly.

She focuses on practical problems like stress, anxiety, depression, career decisions, and relationship difficulties. Wendy also helps with parenting concerns, caregiving strain, body image, grief, and issues that often appear in midlife. Women's issues are among the areas she works with, presented alongside concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.

Her style is empathetic and non-judgmental. She listens first, then uses tools that fit each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are common methods she draws on to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors.

Wendy blends clinical work with teaching and supervision in Indiana. That background keeps her current with research and practical approaches. She has also published and presented social work research in textbooks and professional forums.

Sessions are tailored to each person's goals. Wendy aims to build a reliable working relationship and to help clients practice manageable steps between meetings. Her approach centers on collaboration, steady feedback, and pacing that matches what each person needs.

Approaches that fit online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It teaches how to accept difficult thoughts while still moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and offers concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that match the client’s situation and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility that fits busy lives. Video calls let people have a full session face-to-face. Phone sessions can work when video would be difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone needs shorter, more frequent contact. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, parenting, or travel while still working on meaningful change.