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Wendy Katz

Wendy Katz, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Experienced LICSW focused on practical growth

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20 years of experience listed

LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm listening
  • Practical skills
  • Goal oriented

About Wendy

Wendy Katz is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with 20 years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. She supports people dealing with grief, relationship concerns, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, career worries, and struggles with self esteem. Wendy aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and worthwhile.

Wendy creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling. She listens closely and helps clients name what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical skills and small shifts that add up over time.

Her work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based methods. Those tools are used flexibly to match each person’s situation rather than as a fixed recipe.

Wendy pays attention to how emotional patterns affect day-to-day life, including sleep, work, and relationships. She helps people build clearer goals and manageable steps toward them. The process often includes learning simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

People who want to begin are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. She practices in Washington and works in English.

How Wendy Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still move toward what matters. It uses values and simple actions to guide change when feelings are intense. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and feelings together and teaches skills to shift patterns that keep problems stuck. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach that can help process traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming; it is often used when past events continue to cause distress.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Wendy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. She treats the choice of approach as collaborative and may combine techniques over time to find what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helpful because it can fit into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or make follow-up sessions easier to schedule. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in ways that focus on practical day-to-day improvements and skill-building, while tailoring the pace to each person's life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy commonly help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and self esteem.

What is Wendy's therapeutic style like?

Her style is open and nonjudgmental with a focus on practical steps. She listens closely and helps clients set clear, manageable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Wendy has 20 years of professional experience in social work and behavioral health.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LICSW, practicing in Washington with the listed WA LICSW LW credential details.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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