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Wendy Gilchrist, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Wendy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Wendy. View 46 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Kind, generous, wise, great listener, understanding, gives suggestions, knowledgeable. I always feel better after my therapy sessions with her, whether it’s large struggles or smaller issues.

Reviewed November 2024

Better help set me up with a very great therapist. Wendy has been very helpful and I highly recommend her

Reviewed November 2024

More about Wendy

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I come to BetterHelp with personal maturity, shared humanitarian values, and clinical practice in varied settings. My professional career began as a not-for-profit entrepreneur following an MBA. I have developed organizations assisting homeless boys and abused women as well as creating business opportunities for disadvantaged populations to become economically self-sufficient. Since beginning my education as a License Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC MAAT and YTT), I have worked as a therapist with individuals of all ages, with families and in group settings, and have in-depth exposure to clinical contexts involving trauma and loss. I have worked as a therapist in hospitals in the psychiatric unit and lately in a recognized trauma informed program.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Wendy Gilchrist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417512518.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180.011759 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Wendy Gilchrist

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

46 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Helpful Listens Easy Amazing Caring Helping Understand Comfortable

Kind, generous, wise, great listener, understanding, gives suggestions, knowledgeable. I always feel better after my therapy sessions with her, whether it’s large struggles or smaller issues.

Reviewed November 2024

Better help set me up with a very great therapist. Wendy has been very helpful and I highly recommend her

Reviewed November 2024

I look forward to my sessions with Wendy. She is very understanding and non-judgmental. She suggests actionable steps and exercises. She’s very supportive but also challenges you to think about things in a way you haven’t yet.

Reviewed November 2024

She is very easy to talk to. Very professional.

Reviewed August 2024

Wendy listens , understands, cares and helps you see the light at the end of the tunnel. She is amazing!

Reviewed July 2024

Wendy always takes time to listen to me, then makes the effort to check in to verify that she's hearing and understanding me correctly before responding. It makes a world of difference interacting with someone that makes sure you are being understood!

Reviewed July 2024

Wendy is a kind and caring person and therapist. Her insights and intelligence of my situation were key in helping me understand my areas that I needed to change and improve. Forever thankful to Wendy for being my therapist!

Reviewed June 2024

This was my first time ever in therapy and Wendy makes it very easy. She listens and gives amazing advice. She made me feel comfortable to open up to talk about all things I needed to. I most Definitely recommend her

Reviewed March 2024

Awesome

Reviewed February 2024

Kind, wise, caring, patient. Understanding, helpful , smart, intuitive, supportive

Reviewed February 2024

I've only really met with her once (the first time super short b/c of tech issues on my end). I found her receptive to what I had to say, followed along, allowed me to be heard and offered advice when I asked for it. Excited to continue to work with her.

Reviewed January 2024

I am so fortunate to have the support of Wendy. She listens carefully, cares about what I have to say and helps me find a better path for myself. I feel better after every session. In the end, I am not only getting better for myself, but I am also becoming a better Mom and Wife.

Reviewed January 2024

Wendy is a kind and understanding human and she is willing to share her humanness with her clients. She uses humor meaningfully throughout our sessions. I appreciate her challenging my thoughts and helping me better understand my feelings. She is not overly clinical or impersonal. She uses her clients strengths and interests in exercises and homework.

Reviewed January 2024

Wendy is super empathic, she immediately builds a safe place to share and builds positively giving me tools to keep evolving. I really appreciate my work with her

Reviewed December 2023

Caring Smart Helpful Insightful Understanding

Reviewed November 2023

I find Wendy compassionate and caring; very insightful. She always picks up on subtle things I say that will bring more clarity to what I’m feeling. I trust her completely.

Reviewed November 2023

I am so lucky that I was paired with Wendy for therapy. She has made a world of difference to me and I am very grateful. Professional, caring and helps me look at things from different perspectives. Highly highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2023

I was very happy with Wendy Gilchrist as my therapy. I will take all her advice in practice . Thanks so much for you great support!

Reviewed August 2023

Very easy to talk to. Knowledgeable in her field. Sweet and kind.

Reviewed July 2023

A few sessions in and it’s going well so far. Wendy is very understanding and open minded. I have enjoyed our sessions and I always have homework to do before we next talk. She gets to know your story, keeps you engaged, and challenges you.

Reviewed July 2023

I am so blessed to have been “paired” up with Wendy. This software worked incredibly well for me. Wendy is a great listener, wise, warm compassionate, encouraging, supportive like à fantastically wise Auntie with a PHD. She helps with all sorts of dilemmas big and small. From deep childhood trauma to everyday anxieties. I look forward to my weekly sessions…. I always feel more positive afterwards… with a plan.

Reviewed June 2023

Listens well. Relates to your issues. Helpful.

Reviewed May 2023

Even though I only had a few sessions with Wendy, I feel she understood my issues and is very empathetic.

Reviewed March 2023

Wendy is amazing! She listens to me and helps me really find the core of what is the real issue for me at hand. She helps me problem solve and teaches me how to be the best version of myself first and foremost. I have never connected with a therapist before but I immediately felt that connection with Wendy. I look forward to our sessions and feel so much better afterwards. I feel a positive change since my sessions with Wendy.

Reviewed March 2023

Wendy is very helpful and compassionate, I appreciate her

Reviewed February 2023

Wendy is excellent, feel comfortable of talking about anything and is understanding, feels like talking to someone that understands

Reviewed February 2023

I have only been with Wendy a short time, but I am feeling heard and supported. I am so glad to have her guide me through this stage of my life.

Reviewed January 2023

She really has helped us better one another

Reviewed December 2022

Wendy is just a wonderful human. I appreciate her guidance, heart and capacity to listen and make sense of a world of concerns.

Reviewed December 2022

Wendy listens … hears me… points out thoughts that need attention… give me homework… suggests actions to take…

Reviewed December 2022

I appreciate Wendy so much. Wendy is helping me understand myself. And guiding me to love who I am. Wendy brings in her own life experiences so that we can relate better. I always feel comfortable speaking to Wendy and she gives me the courage to speak my mind. I am so happy I decided to get therapy through better help and I'm so grateful to have Wendy as my therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Wendy is amazing! She definitely makes you feel comfortable and allows for you to open up and talk about whatever it is you’re worried about . Thank you Wendy!

Reviewed November 2022

Wendy understands and accepts me. She holds me accountable while making me feel validated and additionally pushes me out of my comfort zone to be vulnerable in a safe environment. She seems to understand me at my core and know the things I need to hear even more than some of my friends and family can do. So thankful for Wendy!

Reviewed November 2022

I have had the opportunity to meet with Wendy Gilchrist for the past several months. My first experience with online therapy proved to be a good way in which to communicate given the times we live in. Wendy, I feel, went out of her way to continue to provide me with feedback, exercises to help me with my issues. In all cases she was understanding and supportive. I could not ask for a better experience in seeking help. Thank you Wendy Gilchrist! You are a truly compassionate person. Marty

Reviewed September 2022

Wendy is amazing and very insightful. I appreciate her point of view and she has been very helpful to me.

Reviewed September 2022

Wendy Gilchrist is such a great person to talk to. She knows how to make you feel heard and seen. Every session is very helpful!

Reviewed September 2022

She is a great help in identifying issues and helping to better you. You are her main priority but she still wants you to have an active life. She is very great at uplifting and getting to the root of many emotions and behaviors. She make you feel welcomed.

Reviewed September 2022

Wendy is great. After just one session, I knew she'd be a good match for me. After the second session, I felt like it was helping me already. She must take good notes because she remembers details from previous sessions. I'm not naive; she's seen me only a few times, once a week for 30-45 minutes, but I already feel like she knows me and cares about me and wants to help me. I live in a small town. The options for therapy are limited in my town, and you feel like there's always a risk that rumors will get out ... people see your car parked at the clinic every week. With Wendy, I feel like I'm getting a better quality of care and I don't even have to leave my house. She's non-judgmental. Still, she makes me work. She gives me plenty of homework to do and asks good questions. She seems really genuine to me. I don't expect therapy to be merely a cheerleading session to make me feel good about myself once a week. I know there's work to be done, and I want a therapist who will make me do the work. Wendy does but in a way that is not pushy or demanding. I look forward to my weekly sessions.

Reviewed August 2022

She makes it so easy to talk to her almost like I’ve known her my whole life

Reviewed August 2022

Wendy has been a great help, she listens and has given me tips to help me on a daily basis.

Reviewed August 2022

Easy to speak with, she doesn’t judge and i feel i could connect with her easily

Reviewed August 2022

Just fantastic. Surpassed all my expectations.

Reviewed July 2022

Easy to speak with and share. We are off to a good start.

Reviewed July 2022

Wendy is simply the best match for me. We have a lot in common. She supports my artistic gifts. She also helps me understand how choices I’ve made were not sign of failure but strength.

Reviewed June 2022

Having sought help with an issue I am having I was connected with Wendy Gilchrist. From the start of our first meeting I found that Wendy was very much in tune with my issue and continues to provide insightful dialogues to help me.

Reviewed June 2022

Wendy is a great listener and offers a ton of helpful feedback. She helps me think of things I didn’t realize before, encourages me, and validates what I feel in a healthy manner.

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wendy Gilchrist offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Wendy Gilchrist works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Wendy Gilchrist speak?

Wendy Gilchrist speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Wendy Gilchrist have?

Wendy Gilchrist has 20 years of experience.

Where is Wendy Gilchrist licensed to practice?

Wendy Gilchrist is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Wendy Gilchrist accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Wendy Gilchrist does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Wendy Gilchrist offer?

Wendy Gilchrist offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Wendy Gilchrist?

Wendy Gilchrist can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Wendy Gilchrist?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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