Wendy Gorelick, LMFT


FOUNDER & THERAPIST OF WENDY TALK THERAPY

Who I Work With

Adults, teens, couples, and families who are seeking support, guidance, and solutions in navigating life’s challenges.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of next steps, I’d like to help you create meaningful change.

My Specialties

  • Teen and young adult anxiety and depression

  • Parenting

  • Difficult family dynamics

  • Couples and relationship challenges

  • Complex Trauma

  • PTSD

  • Self Esteem & Motivation

About Me

My approach to therapy is collaborative, empathic, and practical – I believe healing happens in a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My style is warm, direct, and authentic, creating an environment where we can create meaningful change.

In our sessions, you can expect a space defined by kindness and unwavering support, but I don't believe in just nodding along. I bring a high level of authenticity and directness to the room; I’ll tell you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable, because that’s where the growth happens. We will use deep insight to untangle the "why" behind your patterns, and we’ll definitely use humor to lighten the load along the way—because sometimes, you just have to laugh at the messiness of being human.

My path to this work wasn’t a straight line — it was a scenic route with plenty of elevation changes. I transitioned into this field later in life, bringing a career’s worth of "real world" experience and the hard-earned wisdom that comes from navigating my own seasons of struggle. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, to face major transitions, and to wonder if things actually get better.

(Spoiler: They can!)

What Makes Me Come Alive

  • The beach– It’s my happy place-it always me feel like I’m on vacation and I never get tired of watching the waves and the sea life

  • My dog—Don’t get me started, he’s my soul mate and my co-therapist

  • My young adult kids- They’re so smart and funny and cool

  • Yoga–Listen I’m not doing it every day but when I do, I think “I wanna do this every day”

  • Food–Both eating it and making it

  • Reading–Thrillers, historical fiction–I love a good story.

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #155708

  • MA, Marriage and Family Therapy Touro University 

  • MA, Psychology California School of Professional Psychology 

  • BA,  English Mundelein College 

Education

Certifications/ Advanced Training/ Memberships

  • EMDR trained

  • CAMFT member

Los Gatos & Virtual