About Wendi Lev

“Your brain is wired for survival—but therapy helps you rewire for clarity, growth, and connection.”

Practical Expertise. Evidence-Based Therapy. Personalized Care.

I believe change is always possible, no matter how stuck or overwhelmed you may feel. Therapy isn’t just about insight; it’s about traction. I help people build emotional resilience, rework entrenched patterns, and develop skills that support meaningful, lasting change.

My Background

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) member with over 25 years of experience. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, where I graduated in the top 2% of my class. Since then, I’ve served in top-tier hospital systems, community-based programs, and private practice.

I’ve worked with a wide range of populations and diagnoses—from complex dual diagnoses and acute psychiatric issues to high-functioning professionals navigating life transitions. My early work included roles at Michael Reese Hospital (Adolescent In-Patient Psychiatry) and eight years at the Stone Institute of Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where I provided therapy in both outpatient and dual-diagnosis programs.

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My Therapeutic Approach

I take a practical and customized approach to therapy, blending research-based modalities with real-life application. Depending on your needs, I may draw from:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1, 2, and 3 Certified)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Coaching frameworks for high achievers and professionals
Solution-Focused and Relational Life Therapy (Terry Real training in progress)

I’ve also completed intensive professional development through sessions with leading experts including Esther Perel (2017–2019), and hold certifications in divorce mediation, sex therapy, and substance abuse counseling.

Who I Work With

I work with individuals, couples, and professionals throughout Chicago and beyond. Areas of specialty include:

Anxiety disorders and chronic stress
Relationship and dating issues
Male-specific emotional concerns
Life transitions and identity restructuring
Couples counseling and affair recovery
High-performance burnout and professional coaching
Substance use, recovery, and relapse prevention

Therapy with me is collaborative and honest. I focus on helping you move from emotional awareness to emotional agility—translating insight into new habits, self-respect, and deeper connection.

Credentials & Memberships

LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ACSW – Academy of Certified Social Workers
CADC – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Certified Divorce Mediator
Trained Sex Therapist
In progress: Life Coach Certification (University of Miami)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
Illinois Counseling Association
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
Association for the Development of the Person-Centered Approach
InTouch Network Board Member

Recognition

Honored as a Patient Preferred Psychotherapist and Life Coach (Illinois, 2021)
Practicum Certification in Psychiatry/Sex Therapy – Loyola University Medical Center
Featured in numerous therapy provider directories as a top-rated therapist in Illinois

Let’s Begin the Work Together

“Anxiety, patterns, emotions—these aren’t flaws. They’re signals. Therapy helps you decode them.”

[Schedule a free consultation] or call (312) 899-1120 to explore whether therapy is right for you.
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You don’t have to struggle alone. Reach out today to book an appointment.

(312) 899-1120