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Wendy Gilchrist, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

I come to BetterHelp with personal maturity, shared humanitarian values, and clinical practice in varied settings. My professional career began as a not-for-profit entrepreneur following an MBA. I have developed organizations assisting homeless boys and abused women as well as creating business opportunities for disadvantaged populations to become economically self-sufficient. Since beginning my education as a License Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC MAAT and YTT), I have worked as a therapist with individuals of all ages, with families and in group settings, and have in-depth exposure to clinical contexts involving trauma and loss. I have worked as a therapist in hospitals in the psychiatric unit and lately in a recognized trauma informed program.

Professional experience

20 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

IL LCPC 180.011759

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Gilchrist. 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.

I've been working with Wendy awhile now & I'm very grateful. She's compassionate and understands my life, but also has no problem (kindly) letting me know where I hold accountability & can learn to do things differently. She's incredibly knowledgeable and has a wealth of resources.

Written on Oct 19, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Excellent

Written on Oct 04, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Wendy is attentive and has a way of supporting me in different situations I have faced. It often takes time for me to open up, but with Wendy, it has been easy to do so.

Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Wendy was so great with me before and look forward for her help again!!

Written on Jul 24, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts

I can’t say enough good things about Wendy. She is compassionate, understanding, insightful, and listens without judgment. Every session has felt like a safe space, and she’s helped me make real progress in many different ways. I’m very grateful to have found her!

Written on Jul 13, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Wendy is a very thoughtful and caring therapist. Offers me a variety of new coping skills and support. I always feel respected and taking seriously for my concerns.

Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue