- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting concerns
- Blended family issues
About Wendy
Wendy Van Keulen is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Wendy focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. She helps people name what matters most and build small steps forward. Topics she supports include blended family issues, attachment concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
Her background includes long-term work with people who have experienced loss and trauma, and she applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her sessions. Expect clear, direct discussion about coping strategies, boundaries, and daily routines that affect emotional well-being.
Wendy adapts the way she talks and plans work to each person’s situation. She pays attention to cultural and language needs, and can work in Spanish when that helps the conversation. Practical matters - like easing loneliness, managing guilt and shame, or navigating fertility and end-of-life questions - are part of the focus.
For someone new to therapy, she encourages starting with a short intake to identify goals and options. The overall tone is straightforward and goal-focused, aiming to produce usable steps clients can try between sessions.
Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and skills. One common direction is cognitive and behavioral methods that help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to change feelings and interactions. This approach is often useful for relationship strain, anxiety after trauma, and everyday coping tasks.She also uses approaches that focus on processing loss and trauma in manageable pieces. These methods help people make sense of grief, reduce overwhelming reactions, and find clearer ways to remember and adjust rather than avoid difficult material.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and comfort level. She will check in about what’s working and adjust plans as needed so the work fits practical life demands.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer Spanish or English, note that both languages are available and can be used to shape how sessions are run.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and evidence-based. Sessions focus on clear discussion, coping strategies, and steps to change everyday routines.
How much direct experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, grief, trauma, and parenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Can sessions be done in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking using the platform tools.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.