Wendy Fydenkevez, LICSW
Therapist focused on relationships and life changes
Details
| Name | Wendy Fydenkevez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Wendy
Wendy Fydenkevez is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with eight years of experience in the social service field. She draws on that background to offer straightforward, practical therapy for people facing hard moments. She often works with clients who identify as LGBT and those coping with relationship and family strains.
Wendy focuses on interpersonal conflict and the emotional fallout it brings. She helps people talk through anxiety, depression, grief, and problems with substance use that sometimes follow difficult life events.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to make day-to-day feelings more manageable and decisions clearer. Her approach centers on acceptance and building trust. Wendy combines client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
She adapts methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Wendy also addresses concerns like attention difficulties, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and intimacy-related issues. She brings experience supporting people through divorce, caregiving strain, cancer-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, and sexuality questions.
People who come to Wendy can expect a collaborative tone. She listens first, helps name what feels stuck, and then brings practical strategies to try between sessions. She practices in Massachusetts and conducts work in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Wendy works with, alongside the areas below.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Wendy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Wendy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods work online
Wendy uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach helps when old patterns or labels get in the way of change by uncovering alternative ways to view a problem. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, accepting space where people can set the pace and topics for sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when helpful, brings concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can target anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Wendy listens to a person’s goals, tries different techniques, and adjusts plans based on what helps. The result is a treatment path shaped by the client’s needs rather than a rigid program.
Online work offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Wendy helps with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and relationship or family conflict. She also supports people coping with addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends a client-centered, accepting stance with practical techniques. Conversations focus on understanding stories people tell about themselves and testing small behavioral or thinking changes.
What is her professional background?
Wendy has eight years of experience in social services and community-based settings. That experience informs her work with diverse life challenges and interpersonal conflict.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and LICSW credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Wendy meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can be used for full sessions or shorter check-ins.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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