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Wendy Katz, LICSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Wendy

Wendy Katz is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington with two decades of professional experience supporting people facing grief and loss, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She builds a welcoming space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions openly and without fear of judgment, and she values the courage it takes to begin therapy. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies drawn from a variety of evidence-informed methods.

Wendy integrates Internal Family Systems with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR to tailor interventions to each person's needs. She also addresses concerns like compassion fatigue, addictions, family challenges, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, and bipolar disorder.

Wendy works with clients to identify patterns, develop coping skills, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches that guide online sessions and what to expect

Internal Family Systems helps people understand and relate to different parts of themselves, offering a way to work with inner conflicts and heal from trauma or persistent patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based action and building psychological flexibility, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical coping skills for stress, panic, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and can blend techniques over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to attend regularly from home or other locations, and allow clients to continue care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief and loss, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar disorder.
What is Wendy's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining practical skill-building with deeper exploratory work to help clients move toward their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Wendy has 20 years of professional experience working with people on a broad range of life and mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a LICSW with the license listed as WA LICSW LW 60160235 and practices in Washington.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Wendy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English