Wendy Ross, LCSW

Wendy Ross is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. Her style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward feeling better.

In sessions she listens first and works from the strengths clients already have. Wendy believes clients know their own stories and she offers tools that fit each person’s goals. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help people try new ways of thinking and acting.

Wendy also supports people dealing with cancer-related concerns, relationship communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. She addresses isolation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues with focused, practical strategies.

Her work often includes brief goal-setting and motivational interviewing to build momentum. Solution-focused techniques are used when people want fast, actionable steps they can test between sessions. Sessions may mix talking, skill practice, and planning to make progress between meetings.

Wendy emphasizes collaboration and respect. She helps people set realistic goals and checks in about what works. The approach is flexible to match each person’s pace and priorities.

Practical approaches for online support

Wendy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Client-centered therapy centers on listening closely and helping people connect to their own goals and strengths.

She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. Solution-focused work zeroes in on small, practical steps that can produce quick improvements in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Wendy will talk through your concerns, goals, and preferences and help choose methods that match what you want to achieve. That collaborative process lets the plan change as progress happens.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit your life. Video works well for deeper conversations; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat or text is useful for brief check-ins or between-session support. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels.