Wendy Kesel, LCSW-R
Therapist in New York
Wendy Kesel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 26 years of professional experience.
- Licensed inNew York
- License061150
- NPI 1003992793
- Experience26+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Wendy
Wendy Kesel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 26 years of professional experience. She focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their worries and make practical changes. Wendy speaks plain language and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for stressed or overwhelmed caregivers and adults.
She helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and work-related strain.
Background and approach
She also assists with relationship issues, intimacy questions, parenting concerns, and major life changes. Her practice includes attention to grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and concerns linked to adoption, abandonment, or attachment issues. Wendy uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy methods to help people act on their values. Dialectical behavior skills and client-centered listening are part of her toolbox when emotion regulation or communication work is needed.
Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills. Expect honest conversation, reflective listening, and homework when it helps. Wendy supports parents who are juggling caregiving stress, people navigating major transitions, and those wanting coaching for career or life direction.
All work is offered in English and conducted from her New York practice. Wendy aims for steady, practical progress so people leave sessions with ideas they can try between meetings.
Credentials
- LCSW-R (New York)
- License 061150 · expires April 2029
- NPI
- 1003992793 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Wendy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- 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
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Wendy names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Wendy Uses Attachment and Action-Focused Methods Online
Wendy integrates attachment-based ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current reactions and help people change patterns that cause recurring conflict or distance. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.She also uses client-centered listening to create space for people to share honestly. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Wendy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that match those needs, adjusting as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief coaching, quick check-ins, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and varied day-to-day demands.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Wendy supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also works on relationship strain, intimacy questions, parenting and family-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines warm, client-centered listening with practical skill-building. She balances reflective conversation with tools you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of professional work in clinical social work to her practice. That background includes helping people with long-term and situational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW-R license in New York and offers services from that state. The credential listed is NY LCSW-R.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person's needs.
How do I begin working with her and what does it cost?
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