- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Wendy
Wendy Van Keulen is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting pressures, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Wendy focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck, then helps identify small changes that can ease daily strain. Conversations cover communication habits, boundaries, and the emotional fallout of difficult events.
Her background includes long-term work with people managing grief, divorce, caregiving stress, and issues tied to family of origin. She has also supported clients dealing with attachment concerns, dissociation, and domestic violence aftermath. These experiences shape how she notices and addresses guilt and shame when they appear.
Wendy adapts her approach to each person’s situation instead of applying one fixed method. She works collaboratively to set goals and decide next steps. That may mean practicing new ways of speaking, revisiting painful memories at a steady pace, or trying out coping strategies between sessions.
Practical matters are handled clearly: sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. She does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include focused talk therapies that help people change unhelpful patterns and process difficult memories. One common approach centers on improving communication and relational skills to reduce conflict and build clearer boundaries; it suits people facing relationship strain or blended family issues. Another approach involves gradual, supported processing of trauma and grief so memories and feelings become easier to carry; this is often used for abuse, loss, and related attachment wounds.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She adjusts pace and tasks together with the client rather than insisting on a single path.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, letting people fit check-ins around work, caregiving, or other obligations. It can also allow shorter or more frequent meetings when that helps, or let clients choose audio rather than video if that feels simpler. Confirm the available session formats and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire and set a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting struggles, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes clear conversation and practical steps. She collaborates with people to set goals and try changes between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of life stressors and losses.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices with a focus on clients located in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary with location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.