Wendy Gilchrist, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 20 years in practice

Wendy Gilchrist brings two decades of experience to counseling.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.011759 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1417512518 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Wendy

Wendy Gilchrist brings two decades of experience to counseling. She trained as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC and has worked in psychiatric hospital units and trauma-informed programs. She writes and acts from a background that combines nonprofit leadership and hands-on clinical work.

Wendy speaks English and Spanish and practices in Illinois. Her early career grew out of nonprofit work. She helped create programs for homeless boys, supported abused women, and developed economic opportunities for disadvantaged people.

Background and approach

That practical background shaped her approach to therapy - focused on real-life problems and clear steps forward. In sessions she listens first and responds simply. Clients can expect direct conversation about stress, anxiety, mood issues like depression or bipolar, grief, anger, and challenges tied to family or parenting.

She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Wendy uses several approaches depending on each person. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques.

The aim is to help people recognize patterns, try new behaviors, and make choices that match their values. Her style is practical and collaborative. She draws on experience in hospitals and trauma-informed settings to support people facing loss, illness, chronic pain, or disruptive life changes.

The focus is on manageable steps, clearer thinking, and coping tools that fit daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Wendy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Impulsivity
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Wendy names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Wendy combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that translate well to online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful for relationship stress, low self-esteem, and parenting strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them, which helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines with each person and then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts plans based on what helps most, and she checks in regularly to refine the approach together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick coping tools, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Wendy help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, anger, and self-esteem. She also supports work on family and parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with clear steps and exercises drawn from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience in varied settings including psychiatric hospital units and trauma-informed programs. Her background also includes nonprofit leadership focused on vulnerable populations.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC practicing in Illinois as stated in her profile.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted as noted in her profile.

What session formats are available?

She meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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