Wendy Schultz, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding growth and resilience
- Strengths-based care
- Practical skills
- Supportive guidance
About Wendy Schultz
Wendy Schultz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who approaches therapy as an essential part of overall health and wellbeing. With 11 years of professional experience, she emphasizes integration, practical skills training, and a strengths-based focus to help clients move from feeling uninspired or stuck to living with greater purpose and ease.
Clients often arrive ambivalent about goals or facing life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, or issues related to motivation. Wendy offers therapeutic support and creative techniques that are designed to be meaningful and easy to implement, helping people resolve concerns and build lasting habits that support happiness and fulfillment.
Her work prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She invites clients to make a deep commitment to themselves and uses motivating, sometimes challenging exercises alongside steady encouragement to foster engagement, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Wendy helps clients develop practical tools for everyday life so they can pursue their goals with confidence and greater wellbeing.
Clients often arrive ambivalent about goals or facing life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career challenges, or issues related to motivation. Wendy offers therapeutic support and creative techniques that are designed to be meaningful and easy to implement, helping people resolve concerns and build lasting habits that support happiness and fulfillment.
Her work prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She invites clients to make a deep commitment to themselves and uses motivating, sometimes challenging exercises alongside steady encouragement to foster engagement, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Wendy helps clients develop practical tools for everyday life so they can pursue their goals with confidence and greater wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Wendy Schultz have?
Wendy Schultz has 11 years of experience.
Is Wendy Schultz a licensed therapist?
Yes. Wendy Schultz is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149020194.
In which languages does Wendy Schultz provide therapy?
Wendy Schultz provides therapy in English.
Where is Wendy Schultz located?
Wendy Schultz is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Wendy Schultz as my therapist?
You can work with Wendy Schultz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Wendy Schultz work with international clients?
Wendy Schultz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Wendy Schultz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth and Connection
Wendy Schultz integrates approaches that focus on relationships, personal strengths, and practical thinking skills to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape feelings and behaviors, helping clients improve connection, trust, and emotional safety in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and resources, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore values, increase self-esteem, and clarify what they want from life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and other symptoms.Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Wendy works with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy with Wendy uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive timely support from licensed professionals regardless of physical distance.