Wendy has been a life saver. It's so nice to have someone like her to talk to. I feel like she understands my issues and give real, attainable goals to set for myself. She's has helped me cope with things I didn't even realize I was repressing. Her assistance is immeasurable.
Wendy Schultz, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Wendy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Wendy. View 24 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Wendy is extremely knowledgeable and super helpful.
More about Wendy
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Everyone has periods in their life when they need professional help and I view therapy as an aspect of maintaining good health. Through my personal experience and in my practice, I focus on integration, skills training, and a strengths-based approach toward healthy living. When clients enter therapy, many are ambivalent about their goals, feel uninspired, unfulfilled or are facing a life crisis. I provide therapeutic support and creative processes to promote overall health and wellbeing, helping clients resolve their concerns and learn meaningful, easy to implement skills toward creating lasting happiness in their lives. This is an invitation for support as you deeply commit to yourself toward living your dreams. I offer challenging exercises, motivation and support as you discover a more fulfilling, engaged, joyful purpose in life.
I am licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and you should feel proud for getting started!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Wendy Schultz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386061059.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149020194 · Expires November 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Wendy Schultz
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Wendy has been a life saver. It's so nice to have someone like her to talk to. I feel like she understands my issues and give real, attainable goals to set for myself. She's has helped me cope with things I didn't even realize I was repressing. Her assistance is immeasurable.
Wendy is extremely knowledgeable and super helpful.
Wendy is a wonderful therapist. She listens to every concern and offers real solutions to help me.
I joined Better Help at a pivotal point in my life and Wendy has been a consistent guide through a difficult growth period. She has helped me to see myself as I should and to work through my emotions and trauma with love and understanding for myself. I am grateful to have her as a friend and a guide.
I've been speaking with Wendy for coming up on a year. She met me at probably the worst time in my life and really helped me build the skills I needed to get myself back to being me. She helped me view things from all perspectives and showed me things I could do in times of crisis to calm myself down and get back to focusing on the things that matter. I appreciate the non-judgmental space she created and would fully recommend Wendy to anyone!
Wendy has been vital in helping me overcome the self-doubt, depression, and anxiety I was feeling. She has provided helpful tools and her knowledge to help me see different perspectives about myself.
Great
Amazing!!! Never had a good experience with counseling until now. She's more than a counselor....felt like a friend. Easy to open up to and felt genuinely cared for.
Wendy is a great fit! She will check in with you in between sessions and find exercises to work on between meetings that coincide with what issues you have brought up. Her sense of humor and understanding nature makes her a great choice. I hope to be back on BetterHelp one day :)
Wendy is the best therapist
Wendy has been a great therapist to work with. She’s supplied some really great resources for me to work on with anxiety and depression and I’m excited to keep working with her!
Wendy has been an integral part of the positive changes that I have been making in my life over the past 4 months and I am so grateful for her and the connection we have. I trust her and recommend her to anyone that would benefit from transparency, clarity and a caring heart.
Wendy is very professional and she always makes me feel heard and validated. She uses techniques to help me set concrete goals and to create doable practices to develop coping mechanisms. She is very trusting and empathetic.
Friendly and make me feel better
She's very helpful and insightful!
Wendy is my second therapist with BetterHelp. I like her because she encourages me to do better but also she tells me when I am wrong.
My therapist is great
She listens... like, really LISTENS. She also offers suggestions along the way, which let's me know she's listening and processing. We're getting further into sessions, so she's beginning to ask the uncomfortable questions and making me THINK, something I'm not a fan of. It's like avoiding the essay questions on a test, and seeing that multiple choice questions are easier, that's what I LOVE about them.
I enjoyed all of my sessions with Wendy. I was comfortable speaking with her and she was attentive to all that I had to say. For me, the worksheets she provided were excellent, providing skills and tools that I have and will continue to use daily.
If you have a bag full of “stuff” you’d like to release yourself from, Wendy is a top shelf load-lightener. Do yourself and those who care about you a favor by scheduling a consult with Wendy. Life is too short not to … JusSayin
I felt an immediate connection with Wendy. She is warm and understanding and she also challenges me in the right ways.
I’m happy to work with a therapist who fully understands my situation, concerns and goals and how to best navigate through my specific situation.
Wendy is very easy to talk to...and is always actively listening to you...she follows up regularly, and is always providing suggestions to help...
Wendy is very attentive and responsive. I like that she validates my feelings and gives me insight when I need it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wendy Schultz offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Wendy Schultz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Wendy Schultz speak?
Wendy Schultz speaks English.
How many years of experience does Wendy Schultz have?
Wendy Schultz has 11 years of experience.
Where is Wendy Schultz licensed to practice?
Wendy Schultz is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Wendy Schultz accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Wendy Schultz does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Wendy Schultz offer?
Wendy Schultz offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Wendy Schultz?
Wendy Schultz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Wendy Schultz?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.