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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

20yrs 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.

Kind, generous, wise, great listener, understanding, gives suggestions, knowledgeable. I always feel better after my therapy sessions with her, whether it’s large struggles or smaller issues.

Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Better help set me up with a very great therapist. Wendy has been very helpful and I highly recommend her

Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I look forward to my sessions with Wendy. She is very understanding and non-judgmental. She suggests actionable steps and exercises. She’s very supportive but also challenges you to think about things in a way you haven’t yet.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She is very easy to talk to. Very professional.

Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Wendy listens , understands, cares and helps you see the light at the end of the tunnel. She is amazing!

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Wendy always takes time to listen to me, then makes the effort to check in to verify that she's hearing and understanding me correctly before responding. It makes a world of difference interacting with someone that makes sure you are being understood!

Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues