I have had immense success working with Wendy Galyen. Simply having someone available to expertly guide and listen when all the world seems to be unable care has been comforting. She has not judged or bashed me. She has simply listened, understood, and helped me back on my feet, asking questions to where I think the right direction is, then tempering and guiding so I don't stumble.
Wendy Galyen, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Wendy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Wendy. View 57 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Indiana
Recent reviews
She is very kind and helpful.
More about Wendy
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hello & Welcome!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Distance Credentialed Counselor who graduated from the University of Indianapolis with degrees in Psychology and Social Work in 2002. I went on to complete my master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University in 2003. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. In addition to my work in a private practice environment, I am also actively involved in continuing education and higher education. As an adjunct faculty member and internship supervisor, I am able to train and assist Master of Social Work and Master of Counseling students at Indiana University, Butler University, and the University of Indianapolis. This allows me to remain well-versed in research surrounding counseling theory. I also have extensive social work research experience, and I have enjoyed the opportunity to publish and present this research in textbooks, journals, and at national conferences.
My personal counseling style and approach is very conversational, empathic, non-judgmental, compassionate and individualized. I endeavor to establish a quick but strong rapport with you in order for trust and progress to be made. I utilize a variety of theoretical perspectives depending upon your needs and counseling expectations. I most often rely upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness to assist my clients in making progress toward their goal(s). With a good rapport and regular interaction, I strongly believe that you can make progress in the counseling process. I maintain "office hours" for my BetterHelp clients. I pride myself on responding to email messages within 24 hours to maintain consistency and availability to my clients.
We all need help and support at different times in our lives, and it takes courage to begin this process. I would be honored to walk through this journey with you.
I look forward to working with you soon!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Wendy Galyen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710449830.
- LCSW · Indiana · 34005388A · Expires April 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Wendy Galyen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I have had immense success working with Wendy Galyen. Simply having someone available to expertly guide and listen when all the world seems to be unable care has been comforting. She has not judged or bashed me. She has simply listened, understood, and helped me back on my feet, asking questions to where I think the right direction is, then tempering and guiding so I don't stumble.
She is very kind and helpful.
Wendy is great and I have recommended her to anyone going through issues with PTSD or certain traumas within families.
Wendy is very intuitive in her ability to problem solve and offer advice. She seemed to understand my problems as though she had known me forever. I did not in any way feel judged. Wendy is very kind and i appreciate her willingness to pray for me, and offer Godly, faith based advice. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thank you for all of your help, Wendy.
Wendy is very helpful and a great listener. She replies in a timely manner and with much wisdom. I am so thankful for her advice and help!
Wendy has been very helpful with my situation. I really appreciate the questions she asks, as it really makes me think about things and dig deep to figure out the true motivation of of my actions. She doesn't allow me to wheedle my way out of answering directly either. She doesn't push or act aggressive, she simply rearranges the question (s) until I give her the "real" answer.
Wendy is very responsive, caring, and helpful. I am so glad I was rematched with her. My relationship with Christ is important and she understands that aspect. Highly recommended.
Wendy is not only very good and extremely talented at what she does, but also is the most considerate, compassionate, and understanding counselor I have ever had. And I love the way she integrates both the Biblical and Professional aspects, devotionals with sound professional advice and mentoring. Her insights are encouraging and helpful and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a kind, caring, yet talented professional.
I wish I'd known Wendy before I started thinking about marriage. Wendy put me at ease from the beginning of our counseling. Part of what I do for a living is listen to people and help them sort through what's most important to them... I need to understand those people's hearts. Even though I listen to other people, I'm not used to people doing that for me. It's startling. It's healing. And because Wendy comes from the same belief system I do, I can trust her advice on a level that I couldn't trust anyone else's. I know that not only does she have my physical, mental, and emotional well-being in mind... she also has my spiritual well-being in mind. If you're afraid of counseling, Wendy is someone you can trust. And she's extremely insightful and experienced. I feel much less confused than I used to about how to best handle certain relationship situations. Can't say enough good things about Wendy's work!
Wendy is very helpful and encouraging. She offers good advice, and seems to genuinely care. She always responds in a timely manner, which is a credit to her profession. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance.
Wendy is an amazing help to be. I've looked forward to her educated, kind, understanding feedback. It is nice to feel listened to, heard and UNDERSTOOD. I have rarely felt this in my day to day life. She's helped me through a tough issue that I will forever be extremely grateful! Thank you so much Wendy. I hope to continue here or in person sessions with her!
She is just a wonderful therapist. She listens and gives me sound advice.
Since we first started, Wendy has been very reassuring and it's helped these past few weeks. I've been dealing with a lot of things my whole life, despite my chemo therapy, it's really helped me be worth positive and make goals for myself. Wendy is very understanding.
Wendy is an incredible counselor. She listens to all of my concerns and comes up with great strategies to work through my struggles.
Wendy is great at responding in a timely manner and is very apologetic if she is unable to (which is not often). She is very receptive to my needs and is good at listening to what I have to say.
Wendy and I have been interacting for a few weeks now and I honestly cannot thank her enough for the consistency she has given me through all this. Wendy responds to every I say, with good questions, feedback and challenges/task for me to do. I am beyond pleased with Wendy’s counseling and I would recommend her to anyone with no hesitation.
Being new to therapy - yet alone online, I struggled to find the right fit for myself and someone to help me through the challenges I was going through. Wendy immediately gave me guidance and gave me confidence that I needed!
Wendy has been an amazing insight into my own personal development journey, her expertise has really supported and challenged me to explore further out of my comfort zones!
Wendy listens to your needs and works to help you get a better understanding of how to deal with stressors.
After working with therapists in person for several years, I can honestly say that my work with Wendy has been the most insightful and a true blessing. She listens attentively and is excellent at identifying the root issue and navigating me to the solution that feels right in my heart and head. I would highly recommend her to my loved ones in need of help.
Wendy is always responsive, supportive and encouraging. I don't know how I would have gotten through the past year's personal struggles without her!
Wendy is a very kind and caring person! She is very attentive to my needs. Her expertise is very useful in many different scenarios. She is very intelligent and has a lot of experience.
Wendy is always supportive, does what is best for me and provides options for how to help versus telling me what to do. She is someone I can go back to again and again regarding any issues I may have and refers me to those regarding other specialties she may not have. Fantastic, would refer friends and family to; in fact I already have!
Wendy was very nice and upfront about how she could help and I appreciated her feedback.
Wendy has made my journey through mental health issues something to look forward to. She provides me with helpful insight and never judges me for things I have done in my past. She's kind and concerned, though she probably has dozens of clients. I feel like she really pays attention to my life's story. I would recommend her to anyone who is new to this experience, as she makes the transition from in-person counseling to text-based counseling very simple. I love this woman!
Wendy's been great, especially when I don't have the gumption to reply back to her, once I do she never makes me feel bad for taking a while to respond.
Wendy is very sympathetic and lends a comforting ear when you are talking about your situation. She is great about making sure she understands what it is you're communicating so that she can respond the best way. She's very helpful!
She's amazing. I really feel like im getting the help I should've had for so long. Working with her has helped me feel better about some of the things I've been through.
Wendy is a wonderful counselor. She really listens and is not quick to judge. She is kind, caring and supportive. I am amazed how quickly she replys and the strategies she suggested have really helped me cope and have improved my attitude.
Wendy is truly compassionate and helpful.
Thank you so much for your help in my time of need. I took notes on all your advice, and have come to actually enjoy meditation! You legitimately helped me just by giving good advice and being a positive/encouraging force in my life. I would recommend you to anyone :)
She is amazing. She asks plenty of questions to get to know you, and what your situation is. She will make sure you are doing okay (having had panic attacks before because of what has happened, she will check to see if I’ve had anymore). And she offers several suggestions to help you.
I have seen upwards of 10 counselors within my journey to mental wellness, but I have never been as comfortable with a therapist like I am with Wendy. From day one, her style and approach has been a perfect fit for me. She checks in daily and responds with paragraphs of personable information. I don't know how she manages different clients, yet still manages to care about each individual (like myself) - but she truly does! She listens to every word of my rambling and tangents, without judgment or a sense of annoyance. She responds to me, specifically, without overgeneralizing and grouping me into a category of any sort. I am so glad that I was matched with Wendy! If you are on the verge of quitting online therapy, I hope you find this review and request Wendy Galyen to be your support person! You will not regret it.
Wendy is brilliant and truly cares about the people she helps. I'd recommend her to anyone.
I have never encountered a person more compassionate than Wendy. She has been the most helpful person I've met that has helped me through the roughest moments of my life!
I am so glad that I was matched with Wendy. She is a perfect fit for my needs and she is already providing ways for me to improve my life.
Wendy is amazing! She is always there for me, and gives excellent advice. She has helped me improve in major areas of my life in just a short period of time. She always ask the right questions and is always interested in my improvement.
Wendy is caring and considerate. I have enjoyed sharing information with her.
I find Wendy to be very helpful and easy to talk with. I strongly recommend her, even if you are hesitant to seek therapy. She provides an empathetic, client focused, and compassionate setting. Wendy challenges me to be proactive and to maintain a balanced perspective. She is very professional and insightful.
I was not sure what to expect with this experience, but wow it has been great. Wendy has been wonderful. She is understanding and supportive. She has a vast amount of knowledge and really knows how to lead me in the right direction. She has given me articles, books, and blogs to read to support me in my struggles. I appreciate that she always writes back within 24 hours. I feel that everything we discussed has been practical and doable. I am thankful for this style of counseling because it fits into my busy mom life.
Wendy is very patient with me. I feel like I'm sharing secrets with a friend. She is never judgmental and is always there to lift up my spirits. Very prompt with answering messages. Will highly recommend her.
Wendy was quick to respond and very helpful! I would recommend her to anyone struggling with anxiety!
Wendy, is very kind, empathetic, professional and insightful. She is also very understanding and really attempts to walk along side you in what you are going through.
Wendy was a great help for my growth and through a period of transition. She was compassionate and helped me to find the direction I needed with ideas and support. Would highly recommend her service. Always received great response to messages in quick time even with time difference to us.
Wendy provides a well balanced and thoughtful approach to counseling. I greatly appreciate her.
Wendy is really great and helpful I couldn't have asked for a better counselor. I love talking to her- she makes me feel really relieved.
Wendy has been MORE than helpful to me and my family. Not only have I talked with her about personal struggles, but relationship struggles and family issues. She is prompt to respond and sends weekly check ins. I appreciate her time and help! She also got to the bottom of the issues and I feel like I know her personally without ever meeting!
Wendy has been super helpful so far and she has a wonderful response time! So happy she's my therapist!
She is a great listener. She made me feel that I can open up to her.
Brilliant. She really managed to uncover thoughts and emotions I never even realized I was having. After having a round of unsuccessful counseling in the past, she has really shown me how much the right help CAN make a difference! Thanks Wendy!
I am very grateful to have been paired with Wendy. She is a gifted and personable counsellor, and I appreciate her insights, suggestions, and constant encouragement. Her depth of understanding and empathy make it easier to discuss difficult situations, and I enjoy the pacing that this platform offers.
Wendy has been so wonderful to work with! She responds promptly and is very personable. I was originally assigned to a different therapist, but was unsatisfied with this individual and almost gave up on this form of therapy, but switched to Wendy and am so happy that I did.
I've suffered from depression for 30 years. I have made more progress with her than I have with anyone in the past. I usually won't talk to a therapist because it hasn't helped in the past, I have only talked to my psychiatrist for many years. I have felt comfortable with Wendy since day one.
Wendy is unlike any other therapist I have ever met. She is kind, caring and empathetic. She is also engaged in everything that is happening in your life that from the moment of first introduction I felt as if I was safe. I wouldn't change a thing. Wendy is the best!
Wendy is very helpful, non judgmental, and patient!
Wendy is very supportive and offers helpful insights to help you move forward in the direction that is best for you. I highly recommend her as a counsellor!
Wendy has been really friendly and helpful since day one! She listens and she gives feedback you can do something with.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wendy Galyen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Wendy Galyen works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Wendy Galyen speak?
Wendy Galyen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Wendy Galyen have?
Wendy Galyen has 20 years of experience.
Where is Wendy Galyen licensed to practice?
Wendy Galyen is licensed to practice in Indiana.
Does Wendy Galyen accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Wendy Galyen accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Wendy Galyen offer?
Wendy Galyen offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Wendy Galyen?
Wendy Galyen can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Wendy Galyen?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.