Wendy Katz , LICSW

Wendy Katz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through grief and loss, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, and major life transitions. She works with clients facing compassion fatigue, addictions, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep disturbances, low self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar disorder. Wendy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages open discussion of thoughts and feelings so practical strategies and personal insights can emerge.

Her practice focuses on helping clients build coping skills, process difficult emotions, and navigate changes with greater resilience. Wendy explains clinical methods in clear, accessible language and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and goals. She acknowledges that beginning therapy often requires courage and affirms clients for taking that first step. At this time Wendy Katz is not accepting new clients.

Evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It can help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or life transitions by teaching skills to move toward meaningful goals despite difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral experiments. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress because it combines short-term skill building with measurable changes in daily routines.

When working together, Wendy Katz and the client take a collaborative approach to determine which methods fit best for the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to create a personalized plan and adjust it as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Wendy typically offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule or to attend from different locations. These options increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical tools and consistent support without the need to travel.