- Client-centered approach
- CBT and solution-focused
- Trauma-informed care
About Wendy
Wendy Chinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, family difficulties, and life changes. She also supports people coping with ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and the effects of natural or human-caused disaster. Wendy writes plainly and listens closely to understand what each person needs.
Wendy earned a master's degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University and holds bachelor degrees in Communications and Psychology from Virginia Tech. She has been licensed in Virginia since 2014 and brings 15 years of counseling experience. Her work has taken place in public and higher education, a private agency, and a religious setting.
She blends client-centered listening with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Wendy also integrates trauma-focused techniques when past harm is part of the picture. Sessions typically focus on identifying goals, testing small changes, and building useful coping skills that fit day-to-day life.
Wendy aims to help people clarify why they sought counseling and what they want to change. She guides clients toward realistic steps and strategies that reduce distress and improve relationships. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to both short-term relief and longer-term growth.
People who choose Wendy can expect straightforward conversation and focused action. She encourages clients to try practical strategies and then adjust plans based on what works. To begin, readers are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a session.
How Wendy’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach tend to center on open conversation and reflecting what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be used to address anxiety, depression, and stress with clear steps and homework. Trauma-focused therapy attends to the effects of past harm and uses careful pacing, grounding skills, and targeted interventions to reduce upsetting symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit current goals and preferences. Expect to try specific strategies, review how they worked, and shift course when needed so the plan meets real life concerns.
The biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that helps, and let people use therapeutic tools at home or between appointments. Licensed professionals aim to adapt exercises and homework so they work well across different session setups.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disaster.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and works on small changes that add up over time.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University and bachelor degrees from Virginia Tech, and has 15 years of counseling experience in multiple settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.