About me

I am licensed in New York with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I have extensive experience and knowledge with working with teens. One of the most difficult, confusing, challenging, and stressful stage of development for both the adolescent and parents. Having support is often helpful as you navigate thru this stage in life. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Coping with life changes
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, 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

Years of Experience: 26

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LCSW-R 061150


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Kesel. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on May 26, 2026 after therapy with Wendy for 3 months

Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and very effective.

Written on May 20, 2026 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Wendy is an exceptional therapist who is kind, genuine, compassionate, and supportive. She truly listens and makes sure every concern is addressed before ending our sessions. During my most vulnerable moments, she has been patient, present, and understanding. Her professionalism, empathy, and thoughtful guidance have made a positive impact on my well-being. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a caring and skilled therapist.

Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

We love her!

Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Wendy is fun and energetic. She gives homework to help work on things in between sessions. Shes kind and considerate and she looks at things from both sides.

Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Wendy is wonderful about balancing listening and advising.

Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Wendy is a great listener. She helps us navigate through our difference and helps us better understand one another. She is very calm, funny, and down to Earth. She is easy to speak to and does not judge.

Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I cannot recommend Wendy Kesel highly enough! She has been an incredible support during a particularly difficult and challenging time in my life. Wendy's insight, expertise, and genuine care have helped me tremendously to better understand myself and cope with life's struggles. Thanks to her guidance, I am now seeing a clearer path to making meaningful changes that are already improving both my mental health and my relationships. Wendy has been instrumental in my growth, and I am truly grateful for her help. If you're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective therapist, I highly recommend Wendy Kesel!

Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She’s a good therapist, she listen to everything I got to say and gives a great and insightful response.

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