Wendy Van Keulen , LCSW

Wendy Van Keulen is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and major life transitions. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she applies professional training and practical experience to offer thoughtful, person-centered care tailored to each individual's needs.

Wendy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect what matters most to the individual and their goals. She has supported clients through complex changes and difficult emotions, guiding them toward clearer coping strategies and more satisfying connections with others.

Wendy views the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and considers it an honor to accompany people through that process. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, compassionate listening, and personalized planning so that each client can pursue a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Wendy Van Keulen brings an evidence-informed approach to online care that focuses on practical strategies and compassionate support. One approach emphasizes trauma-informed care - creating steadiness and safety while helping people process difficult experiences and reduce their symptoms. This approach can be helpful for those coping with abuse, dissociation, or the lasting effects of traumatic events.

A second approach centers on skills-based interventions for relationships, parenting, and managing life changes. These techniques teach communication skills, emotion regulation, and problem-solving strategies to improve interactions within families and partnerships and to support caregivers facing stress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and priorities, and then tailor methods that fit their situation and pace. Over time she adjusts the plan based on what is proving most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so people can choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit into busy routines while working toward meaningful change.