Wendy Kesel
New York LCSW-R offering evidence-informed, collaborative therapy
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About
Wendy Kesel, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 26 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, and a range of relational and identity matters. Her work also includes attention to ADHD, LGBT concerns, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Her clinical approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles. In sessions she encourages exploration of feelings and patterns while helping clients develop concrete skills for coping with life changes and daily stressors.
Wendy attends to both immediate problems and broader life transitions, including career questions, family reconfiguration, aging and caregiver issues, and recovery from domestic violence. She offers a collaborative style that aims to help people identify priorities, practice new ways of responding, and build clearer paths forward.
Her clinical approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles. In sessions she encourages exploration of feelings and patterns while helping clients develop concrete skills for coping with life changes and daily stressors.
Wendy attends to both immediate problems and broader life transitions, including career questions, family reconfiguration, aging and caregiver issues, and recovery from domestic violence. She offers a collaborative style that aims to help people identify priorities, practice new ways of responding, and build clearer paths forward.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW-R 061150
- NPI Number: 1003992793
- License: LCSW-R (New York)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Wendy provides online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify personal values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed steps that align with what matters most to them. ACT is offered in practical terms so clients can integrate values-driven actions into everyday life.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT in remote sessions often includes collaborative exercises and skill practice that translate to phone or messaging formats. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship patterns and attachment experiences are central; EFT concentrates on emotions that shape interactions and supports clearer emotional expression.
These approaches are presented in a collaborative way, with attention to goals and skill-building that can be adapted across video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How much clinical experience does Wendy have?
She has 26 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her professional credentials and license details?
Wendy is credentialed as LCSW-R and holds NY LCSW-R license number 061150.
Which languages does she provide services in?
Services are provided in English.
Where is Wendy based?
She is based in New York.
In what ways can I work with her remotely?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What should I expect regarding cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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