Wendy Van Keulen, LCSW

Wendy Van Keulen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with over 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and major life changes. Wendy aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring care to each person’s needs.

Wendy’s work focuses on clear, practical conversations. She listens to what matters most and helps people make small changes that reduce daily stress. Sessions involve talking through your current struggles, identifying what needs to change, and trying out new ways of coping that feel manageable.

She has experience supporting people through caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, blended family issues, and separation and divorce. Wendy also helps with attachment concerns, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence recovery, and family of origin issues. For those facing fertility, immigration, or end-of-life challenges, she offers steady support through difficult decisions.

Wendy works with people who feel isolated or overwhelmed by guilt, shame, or forgiveness questions. Her approach is collaborative - she will shape sessions around your goals and preferences. Conversations are practical and focused on what you can do between meetings to feel better.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. If you are considering therapy, Wendy invites you to take the first step and start a conversation about what matters most to you.

Evidence-based approaches for everyday struggles

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on present-day skills and problem solving to manage stress, improve communication, and handle day-to-day relationship issues. This helps people try concrete steps and notice small improvements over time.

Another approach centers on processing grief and trauma through paced, supportive conversations. It helps people name painful memories, reduce their hold on daily life, and build safer routines. These methods are used in a gentle, step-by-step way so people feel ready before moving forward.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Wendy will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, experiences, and comfort level. That collaboration shapes a plan you can try and adjust as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into work days or caregiving routines. Online therapy may also reduce travel time and let conversations happen from familiar surroundings. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available.