Wendy Galyen, LCSW

Wendy Galyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of experience in social work and mental health. She earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Work from the University of Indianapolis and a Master of Social Work from Indiana University. Wendy has worked in private practice and in educational settings, teaching and supervising graduate students.

Her manner in sessions is conversational and compassionate. She aims to build a quick, trusting connection so people can start making changes. Wendy listens without judgment and adapts her style to each person's needs.

Wendy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused ideas, and mindfulness in her work. She pairs practical exercises with gentle reflection so people can try new behaviors between sessions. Her background in research and teaching keeps her familiar with current counseling ideas.

She helps with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, parenting strains, grief, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, money and workplace issues, and problems with self-esteem and purpose.

Wendy offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging, and she works with people in Indiana as well as international clients. She responds to messages consistently and aims to keep regular contact to support progress.

How Wendy’s approaches translate to online therapy

Wendy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with client-centered methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult feelings, clarifying values, and taking actions that matter even when emotions are uncomfortable. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, understanding, and helping the person lead the pace and topics in sessions.

Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Wendy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and practical needs, then suggest ways to combine methods. Together they decide what techniques to try and adjust those choices as progress is made.

Online formats she uses include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, quick coaching, and flexible check-ins between scheduled sessions. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to daily life.