Wendy Ross, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Wendy Ross is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career worries, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 19024 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1265566087 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Wendy

Wendy Ross is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career worries, and depression. She emphasizes small, steady steps and respects each person's unique story. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.

She works from the idea that clients know their lives best and brings listening and gentle guidance to each session.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on identifying strengths, setting realistic goals, and building skills that fit into daily routines. Sessions often include problem-solving, short-term strategies, and chances to try different ways of coping. Wendy uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where people feel heard and understood.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are woven in to help clients find their own reasons to change and to map small, practical steps forward. Her work covers areas such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and life purpose.

She also supports people dealing with cancer, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety. The aim is to help clients build confidence, clearer goals, and more satisfying daily routines. Wendy practices in California and offers sessions in English.

She accepts clients internationally and combines structured techniques with warm, collaborative conversation to help people move toward a more balanced life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Wendy names

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Online support

How Wendy’s Approaches Work Online

Wendy often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to test new outcomes, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and social fears. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being listened to and respected, helping people feel understood as they work toward clearer goals.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing in short bursts to help people find practical reasons to change and to strengthen motivation. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process; Wendy discusses options with each person and tailors methods to their goals and preferences in early sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people have fuller conversations and use visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging fit brief updates, journaling-style work, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Wendy address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career worries, and depression, and also focuses on issues like cancer, communication problems, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, combining listening with goal-setting and skill-building to make daily life more manageable.

What is her professional background?

Wendy has 20 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life transition issues.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in California.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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