Wendy Glass Givens , LCSW

Wendy Glass Givens is a licensed therapist practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, family challenges, grief, stress, and self-esteem concerns. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings a compassionate, practical approach to counseling that blends evidence-based techniques with attention to each person’s unique story.

Wendy draws from a Christian-informed perspective to support clients who want spiritual considerations included in their emotional care. She strives to create a respectful space that honors both spiritual and psychological dimensions of healing, offering guidance that aligns with each individual’s values and goals. Her work emphasizes building resilience, developing useful coping strategies, and gaining insight to promote steady emotional progress.

Known for combining warmth with professional clarity, Wendy partners with people to explore strengths and address life’s difficult transitions. She offers personalized, empathetic support aimed at practical problem solving and long-term growth, helping clients move toward greater emotional balance and renewed hope.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Wendy uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and personal understanding. One approach centers on skills-based coping strategies that teach concrete ways to manage anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms, helping clients build tools they can use day to day. Another approach emphasizes insight-oriented exploration that helps people examine patterns in relationships, self-esteem, and grief so they can gain clarity and make meaningful changes. She also incorporates family-focused interventions when relationships and family dynamics are central to the concerns being addressed, supporting healthier communication and problem solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Wendy works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors her methods over time so the treatment aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care even when life circumstances change.