About Wendy
Wendy Glass Givens is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and family-related struggles. She uses a compassionate, faith-informed lens while focusing on practical steps people can use day to day. Wendy aims for clear, steady support so someone feels less overwhelmed and more able to cope.
Wendy brings seven years of clinical experience in California to her practice. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a Christian-informed perspective when clients want that included.
How Wendy works
Sessions center on listening carefully, identifying patterns that cause pain, and trying out small changes that make life easier. Her style is warm and direct. Wendy helps people name emotions, set realistic goals, and build simple coping skills.
She believes therapy should fit the person, not the other way around, so she adjusts pace and focus to what each person needs. In sessions she balances emotional support with clear tools. That might mean practicing ways to manage anxiety, talking through grief, or planning steps to improve self-esteem.
Wendy encourages clients to notice progress, even when change feels slow. People who prefer a faith-informed approach will find that spiritual values can be part of the conversation when requested. Wendy respects each person’s beliefs and works to connect those values to practical steps for healing and growth.
What Wendy works with
The areas below are the ones Wendy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways clients can use at home. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression. Another is grief-focused support, which helps people make sense of loss, process strong emotions, and find manageable steps toward healing.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy listens to each person's goals, values, and life situation before recommending methods. Together the therapist and client try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy fits real life.
Online therapy offers flexible options for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for short check-ins, quick coping reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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