Wendy Gatewood, LCSW

Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

Client centered, collaborative care
Evidence based coping skills
Relationships and personal growth

About Wendy Gatewood

Wendy Gatewood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience providing therapy for adults navigating difficult emotions, relationship concerns, and personal growth. Based in Indiana, she supports clients who are working through stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and mood-related challenges, while also helping with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, eating and body image struggles, self-esteem, parenting stress, and coping with major life changes.

Her work is grounded in a collaborative, individualized style that meets each person where they are. Wendy focuses on building a supportive space for clients to explore patterns, understand what is driving their reactions, and practice healthier ways of coping and communicating. She also helps clients address themes that often show up beneath the surface, including attachment issues, abandonment, commitment concerns, family conflict, divorce and separation, and adoption and foster care experiences.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches, Wendy helps clients strengthen resilience, improve communication, and reconnect with their own strengths. Whether someone is seeking steadier mood regulation, clearer boundaries, or a new direction during a transition, she aims to help clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Wendy Gatewood have?

Wendy Gatewood has 22 years of experience working with clients in therapy.

Is Wendy Gatewood a licensed therapist?

Yes. Wendy Gatewood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her licenses include IN LCSW 34010268A and OR LCSW L16414.

In which languages does Wendy Gatewood provide therapy?

Wendy Gatewood provides therapy in English.

Where is Wendy Gatewood located?

Wendy Gatewood is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Wendy Gatewood as my therapist?

You can work with Wendy Gatewood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Wendy Gatewood work with international clients?

No. Wendy Gatewood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Wendy Gatewood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical, Evidence-Based Therapy From Wherever You Are

Wendy Gatewood integrates approaches that keep therapy focused, supportive, and tailored to the person in front of her. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while clarifying what they want to change and why it matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and it can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can support clients who feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in repeating relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, not a test to pass. Wendy works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and pacing, then adjusts strategies as therapy unfolds. The work stays collaborative, with room to reflect on what is helping and what needs to shift.

Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent while balancing work, family, and changing schedules. Clients can connect with Wendy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, choosing the format that best fits their needs and comfort level.

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