About
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting challenges
- Trauma and grief
About Wendy
Wendy Van Keulen is an Illinois LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
She helps people who are managing shifts in family roles, endings, and difficult memories. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps to feel steadier. Sessions are straightforward and paced to match what each person needs.
Wendy has also supported adults facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and communication problems. She has worked with people dealing with dissociation, domestic violence, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. Fertility, immigration, and hospice or end-of-life matters are part of her experience as well.
Wendy offers work on guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the isolation that can come with big life changes. She speaks English and Spanish. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation rather than jargon.
To begin, she asks about immediate concerns and what a better day would look like. From there she and the client develop a plan that fits day-to-day life and current responsibilities. The profile reflects practice in Illinois and does not indicate international sessions.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical tools. One common approach emphasizes working with present-day triggers and reactions to traumatic events, helping people name what happens in stressful moments and try new coping steps. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss, providing structured ways to process what was lost and to plan routines that reduce overwhelm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and daily life. She begins by asking about immediate needs, then adjusts methods as progress is made and circumstances change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days by avoiding travel time and allowing quicker check-ins. They also let people join from different locations within Illinois, reduce time away from caregiving or work, and offer flexibility for shorter or longer meetings when needed.
Areas of focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional experience includes caregiver stress, blended family issues, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. Sessions focus on current concerns and concrete steps a person can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of family and life transition issues. That background includes grief, divorce, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois. The credential listed is LCSW as shown in the profile.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the connection and intake steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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