Wendy Galyen , LCSW

Wendy Galyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Distance Credentialed Counselor who brings a warm, conversational presence to her clinical work. She earned bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Social Work from the University of Indianapolis in 2002 and completed a master of social work at Indiana University in 2003. Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children in a range of settings, and she has combined clinical practice with ongoing involvement in higher education and research.

As an adjunct faculty member and internship supervisor, she teaches and mentors Master of Social Work and Master of Counseling students at Indiana University, Butler University, and the University of Indianapolis. Her research background includes contributions to textbooks and journals as well as presentations at national conferences, which helps her stay current with counseling theory and evidence-informed practices.

Her clinical style is empathic, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and individualized, with a focus on building rapid rapport so clients can begin making progress. She draws on a variety of theoretical perspectives based on each client’s needs, most often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to support goals related to stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting, career concerns, and other life changes. She maintains regular office hours for online clients and aims to respond to messages within 24 hours to promote consistency and ongoing support.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It encourages identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s agenda. This approach helps people explore identity, relationships, self-esteem, and emotional healing at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and problem-solving around daily challenges.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists, allowing work on goals consistently from wherever one is most comfortable.