Wendy Kesel
LCSW-R
About Wendy
I am licensed in New York with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Wendy helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Wendy works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and very effective.”
- “Wendy is an exceptional therapist who is kind, genuine, compassionate, and supportive. She truly listens and makes sure every concern is addressed before ending our sessions. During my most vulnerable moments, she has been patient, present, and understanding. Her professionalism, empathy, and thoughtful guidance have made a positive impact on my well-being. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a caring and skilled therapist.”
- “We love her!”
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- “Wendy is fun and energetic. She gives homework to help work on things in between sessions. Shes kind and considerate and she looks at things from both sides.”
- “Wendy is wonderful about balancing listening and advising.”
- “Wendy is a great listener. She helps us navigate through our difference and helps us better understand one another. She is very calm, funny, and down to Earth. She is easy to speak to and does not judge.”
- “I cannot recommend Wendy Kesel highly enough! She has been an incredible support during a particularly difficult and challenging time in my life. Wendy's insight, expertise, and genuine care have helped me tremendously to better understand myself and cope with life's struggles. Thanks to her guidance, I am now seeing a clearer path to making meaningful changes that are already improving both my mental health and my relationships. Wendy has been instrumental in my growth, and I am truly grateful for her help. If you're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective therapist, I highly recommend Wendy Kesel!”
- “Wendy has been very helpful.”
- “She’s a good therapist, she listen to everything I got to say and gives a great and insightful response.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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