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Wendy Gilchrist, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

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

3yrs 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, Expats, 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.

This was my first time ever in therapy and Wendy makes it very easy. She listens and gives amazing advice. She made me feel comfortable to open up to talk about all things I needed to. I most Definitely recommend her

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Awesome

Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year on issues concerning addictions, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Kind, wise, caring, patient. Understanding, helpful , smart, intuitive, supportive

Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

I've only really met with her once (the first time super short b/c of tech issues on my end). I found her receptive to what I had to say, followed along, allowed me to be heard and offered advice when I asked for it. Excited to continue to work with her.

Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

I am so fortunate to have the support of Wendy. She listens carefully, cares about what I have to say and helps me find a better path for myself. I feel better after every session. In the end, I am not only getting better for myself, but I am also becoming a better Mom and Wife.

Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Wendy is a kind and understanding human and she is willing to share her humanness with her clients. She uses humor meaningfully throughout our sessions. I appreciate her challenging my thoughts and helping me better understand my feelings. She is not overly clinical or impersonal. She uses her clients strengths and interests in exercises and homework.

Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue