- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused work
About Wendi
Wendi Cancilla is a licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of experience who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life changes. She also supports people facing parenting pressures, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. She practices in Washington and offers a calm, straightforward style for people who need practical help now.
Wendi focuses on listening first and then building clear steps forward. Sessions center on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small, manageable changes. She uses methods that aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, survivors of assault, caregiver stress, and people managing chronic illness. She has worked with veterans and with adults coping with family histories of addiction. That experience informs a steady, empathic approach in the room.
Wendi uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods. Those approaches are used to help people change unhelpful thoughts, clarify goals, and process difficult memories at a pace that fits them.
People can expect direct, practical guidance alongside emotional support. Wendi aims to help clients build coping skills they can use right away while working toward longer-term goals. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How Wendi’s approaches translate to online therapy
Wendi draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy to guide her work online. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Trauma-focused therapy supports processing difficult memories and learning ways to manage strong emotional reactions so daily life feels more manageable.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during transitions. Some people find video useful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer shorter or audio-only meetings for practical reasons like bandwidth or a quieter environment. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to suit each person’s needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Washington, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wendi help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, anger, addictions, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Wendi listens first and then uses practical, goal-oriented methods. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Wendi has 24 years of professional experience working with trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMHC and practices in Washington state, with licensure noted as FL LMHC and WA LMHC in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.