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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

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.

Fantastic

Written on May 08, 2026 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Personable. Good listener.

Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I left BetterHelp for personal reasons. Yet I returned because I felt heard and seen when I talked to Wendy. She even recommended a book that has empowered me. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.

Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

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

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