Wendy Fydenkevez , LICSW

Wendy Fydenkevez is an experienced clinical social worker who has built a career across a variety of social service settings, culminating in her role as an independent therapist. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings eight years of professional experience working with a diverse range of people, including members of the LGBTQIA community.

Wendy focuses on helping clients navigate interpersonal conflicts that arise with partners, family members, friends, colleagues, and others, recognizing how these tensions can contribute to anxiety, depression, confusion, and sometimes substance use. Her approach blends a humanistic orientation of acceptance and trust-building with evidence-based tools. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person’s needs. Wendy works collaboratively to create a supportive atmosphere where clients can explore relationship dynamics, emotional struggles, coping with life changes, and related concerns, drawing on both practical strategies and deeper exploratory work to support meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Support and Relationships

Wendy integrates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to create a trusting space where clients can explore feelings and relationship patterns. This approach is well suited to people seeking validation and a supportive partner in their healing journey.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress related to interpersonal conflict. Motivational interviewing is another tool in her toolkit - a conversational style that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change, often useful with substance use, ambivalence about decisions, and building new habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Wendy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Wendy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals who tailor support to each client.