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Wendy Gatewood, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Anger management Bipolar disorder ADHD
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About me

Greetings! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, and have my 19 years of experience in my specialization. My work experience includes multiple settings such as, residential, foster care, treatment centers, schools, and clinical. Most of my clients over the years have ranged in ages from as young as 2 until 21 years-old. I have experience with helping others manage stress and anxiety, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, trauma and abuse, anger management, & bipolar disorder.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Professional experience

19yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Anger management Bipolar disorder ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

IN LCSW 34010268A

IL LCSW 149.024811

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Gatewood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Wendy is a wonderful therapist. She is kind, honest and professional. She listens to me and actively works with me to achieve my mental health goals. I feel comfortable talking with her about very difficult experiences, and I value the advice and encouragement she provides.

Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Regularly checks in... that's important.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

She awesome!

Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Wendy listens very tentatively and approaches the conversation very welcoming. I appreciate her insight.

Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I’ve only been working with Wendy for a short amount of time but whenever we talk I feel heard and validated. She gives me tips to help me through my issues and follows through with them the next time we talk.

Written on Dec 23, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Wendy has been a fantastic help all around so far. I am very grateful for my time with her!

Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd