- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Wendy
Wendy Fydenkevez is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, grief, and identity issues including LGBT matters. Wendy focuses on everyday problems that make life harder, such as trouble sleeping, anger, low self-esteem, and career or intimacy-related struggles.
Her background includes many years in social services and work with diverse communities. That experience informs a practical, people-first way of working. Sessions are usually conversational and aim to clarify patterns that increase distress and to find small changes that help in daily life.
Wendy uses a mix of approaches rather than a single technique. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and collaborate. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior, and she applies Motivational Interviewing when people want help changing substance use or other behaviors.
She also integrates narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring stories and relationship patterns that shape how a person responds to stress. These methods are used alongside mindfulness practices to help calm intense feelings and improve focus.
Wendy aims to work with the person in front of her to set practical goals. She asks questions, offers tools to try between sessions, and adjusts the approach based on how things are going. To begin, clients are invited to complete an intake step and schedule a first session.
How Wendy’s approaches work in online sessions
Wendy commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-based techniques in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation is guided by the person’s concerns and goals, with the therapist reflecting and clarifying what comes up. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep or mood. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention practices that can lower reactivity and help a person feel more able to respond rather than react.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She checks in and adapts what she uses based on what is helpful in practice, so plans often shift over the first few sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also allow people to use practices like guided mindfulness or worksheet-based CBT between sessions so progress can continue in everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Wendy help with?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction issues, sleeping problems, and identity-related matters including LGBT topics.
What is her general therapy style?
Wendy uses a conversational, collaborative style that combines listening with practical tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
Wendy has eight years of experience working in social services and clinical settings prior to practicing as an LICSW.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and practices in Massachusetts.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.