Wendy Ross

Hopeful, practical support for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Wendy

Wendy Ross is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with two decades of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

She centers clients' own knowledge of their lives, helping them identify strengths and practical steps to move past obstacles and toward greater well-being. Wendy emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's pace when confronting painful emotions or life transitions.

Her practice also addresses related challenges such as cancer-related adjustment, communication struggles, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.

Drawing on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques, she tailors conversations and strategies to what feels most useful for each individual. Wendy describes beginning therapy as a courageous step and aims to provide steady support as clients work toward more satisfying and meaningful days.

Integrating practical approaches with online care

Wendy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavioral experiments; this method is often useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress by focusing on concrete strategies and skills. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy and the individual's own goals, creating space for people to reflect and build on their strengths. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help finding direction or boosting motivation, offering a respectful, goal-focused conversation to clarify values and next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy works with each person to explore what feels most relevant and helpful, adapting methods over time based on needs, goals, and personal style so therapy becomes a shared effort toward meaningful change.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to access support from different locations. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to select the way of meeting that best suits their routines and preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy commonly address?

Wendy works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and depression, and also addresses related issues such as cancer adjustment, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, goal-oriented plans tailored to each client's needs.

What is her professional background?

Wendy has 20 years of professional experience helping people manage emotional and practical life challenges across a variety of concerns and settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credential CA LCSW 19024 and practices in California.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people located outside the United States.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

CancerCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English