- Guilt and shame
- Depression and mood
- Life changes
About Wendy
Dr. Wendy Chan is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 24644) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. She adapts the discussion and recommended techniques to each person's situation rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Dr. Chan often helps people untangle painful feelings that follow relationship splits, betrayals, or long-standing regrets. She will talk through how guilt or shame shows up day to day and help identify patterns that keep those feelings active. Work can include building more helpful ways to respond when old reactions flare up.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms and to improve coping during transitions. That can look like practicing new skills in-session and trying short exercises between meetings. Progress is tracked with simple steps so people can see what changes and what still needs attention.
She offers direct, respectful conversation and focuses on concrete skills for everyday life. To begin, the site flow asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Dr. Chan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms and to work through guilt and shame. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations, which can reduce anxiety and help shift self-critical patterns. Another approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and small in-session practices that build new habits for handling stress and relationship triggers.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the collaborative work. She will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches together, and adjust plans when something is not helpful. The process is practical and focused on what the client wants to change first.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life is busy. If video is not preferred, people often arrange alternative formats that better match their routines and comfort. Discussing format during the matching questionnaire helps match practical needs with clinical goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, abandonment, communication problems, and divorce.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She talks through how those feelings appear in daily life and looks for patterns that keep them active. Work includes learning practical responses and short exercises to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings helping people with mood and anxiety concerns and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 24644 and practices from California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.