Wendy Gatewood, LCSW

Therapist in Indiana

Experienced LCSW focused on practical support

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22 years experience
Client-centered approach
Practical coping skills

About Wendy

Wendy Gatewood is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She practices in Indiana and focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, grief, and depression. Her work also covers relationship and parenting concerns, as well as mood and attention differences.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps clients name what feels most urgent. Together they build practical steps that fit each person's life and goals.

Wendy uses a mix of approaches to match the situation. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new coping skills, and try small changes that lead to relief. Sessions include straightforward strategies and space to talk about feelings and history.

People come for help with things like trauma, anger, body image, commitment and attachment worries, and the strain that comes with divorce or adoption and foster care issues. She also supports those facing challenges related to first responder work and disruptive mood concerns.

Her work blends practical problem solving with attention to relationships and self-understanding. The aim is to build tools clients can use right away and to support longer term growth when that is needed.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Indiana, Oregon

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LCSW, Indiana: 34010268A
LCSW, Oregon: L16414
NPI: 1871290478

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. It gives people space to tell their story and set goals at their own pace, which can help with depression and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop new behaviors for mood and anxiety concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for mood instability, anger, and stress related to intense situations.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about timing and session length to find a plan that fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar presentations, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, low self esteem, and depression.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps name priorities, and works with clients to try concrete steps that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of concerns and life changes.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She holds an LCSW credential and provides services based in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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