Therapist
Wendy Kesel
LCSW-R
Compassionate LCSW-R helping people move forward
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- 26 years experience
- Values-based care
- Practical skills
About Wendy
Wendy Kesel is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 26 years of practice as an LCSW-R. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting challenges, and mood changes. Her approach aims to make taking the first step feel less daunting and more manageable.
Wendy creates an open space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. She emphasizes clear listening and practical steps. Sessions are aimed at understanding patterns and trying small changes that fit into daily life.
Her work includes supporting people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also helps those navigating ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, career stresses, and identity questions including LGBT concerns. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, aging and geriatric issues, and autism and Asperger syndrome concerns.
Wendy uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, strengthening emotional awareness, or building values-based actions. She helps clients develop skills they can use between sessions.
Practical goals tend to guide the work. People often come to address communication problems, caregiver stress, control and commitment issues, or to find better ways to manage anger and self-esteem. Wendy supports clients as they plan and test new ways of handling these challenges.
Wendy creates an open space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. She emphasizes clear listening and practical steps. Sessions are aimed at understanding patterns and trying small changes that fit into daily life.
Her work includes supporting people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also helps those navigating ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, career stresses, and identity questions including LGBT concerns. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, aging and geriatric issues, and autism and Asperger syndrome concerns.
Wendy uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, strengthening emotional awareness, or building values-based actions. She helps clients develop skills they can use between sessions.
Practical goals tend to guide the work. People often come to address communication problems, caregiver stress, control and commitment issues, or to find better ways to manage anger and self-esteem. Wendy supports clients as they plan and test new ways of handling these challenges.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
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How Wendy’s approaches can fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on understanding relationship patterns and emotional bonds to improve connection and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Wendy will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and then recommend methods that match those needs. That collaboration helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. It can also allow sessions to concentrate on skill practice, values-based planning, and communication exercises that translate directly to everyday situations.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wendy commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and parenting and family challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps sessions direct and supportive, listening closely and focusing on practical steps that fit into everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Wendy has 26 years of professional experience as noted in her biography.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Wendy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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