Wendy Galyen, LCSW

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Practical, compassionate mental health support

Details

Name	Wendy Galyen
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Indiana
Licensed in	Indiana
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Wendy

Wendy Galyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of experience in mental health care. She trained in psychology and social work, and completed a master of social work at Indiana University. Wendy blends clinical experience with work in higher education and research.

She teaches and supervises social work and counseling students, and has contributed to textbooks and journals. Wendy keeps a conversational and compassionate approach in sessions.

Background and approach

She aims to build trust quickly and works in a non-judgmental way. People can expect an individualized plan that fits their goals and daily life. Her practice uses common, practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and narrative ideas.

Wendy tailors how she uses these approaches based on what each person needs. She helps people talk through anxiety, stress, depression, relationship struggles, parenting questions, career concerns, grief, and life transitions. Wendy also supports people dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue, body image and self-esteem concerns, ADHD-related difficulties, and money or workplace stress.

She describes sessions as collaborative and goal-oriented so progress can be tracked together. Clients may work by message, phone, or video, which Wendy combines with regular check-ins. She emphasizes steady communication and aims to respond promptly to keep momentum going in therapy.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Wendy works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
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.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Wendy among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused 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 Wendy’s approaches translate to online care

Wendy uses Narrative Therapy to help people make sense of their stories and identify helpful themes and patterns. This approach is useful for life transitions, grief, identity questions, and finding new ways to talk about past events.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions even when feelings are difficult. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Wendy collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time as progress is tracked and priorities shift.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, between-session support, or people who prefer writing over talking. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, parenting, or other daily demands.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Wendy commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting and life changes, plus caregiving stress, ADHD, and workplace or money concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Wendy uses a conversational, empathic, non-judgmental style and creates individualized plans that focus on practical goals and steady progress.

What is her background and experience?

Wendy holds a master of social work and has about 20 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, supervision, and social work research and publication.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Indiana.

Which languages and countries are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Wendy offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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