- Practical coping strategies
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal focused work
About Wendi
Wendi Cancilla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, and codependency. She also supports those coping with trauma, parenting concerns, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Wendi listens carefully and helps people identify small, doable steps to feel better. Sessions focus on real-life problems and building skills to manage mood, sleep, and everyday stressors.
Her practice draws on several evidence-based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on achievable goals and the steps to reach them.
Wendi works with clients who face complicated life changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and concerns tied to aging. She also addresses relational themes such as communication, abandonment, and blended family challenges. The goal is practical coping, clearer choices, and steadier day-to-day functioning.
She conducts therapy in English and does not accept international clients. To get started, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches that guide online work
Wendi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday stress. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who feel unsure about making changes; it helps clarify values and build internal motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps conversations practical by identifying small, concrete goals and the steps needed to reach them.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person’s needs, talk about options, and choose methods that fit goals and preferences. This collaborative process can change over time as progress is made or new concerns arise.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or accommodating lower bandwidth needs when video isn’t possible. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and check-ins so therapy fits everyday routines without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Washington, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wendi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, codependency, and trauma among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal oriented. Sessions focus on clear steps, skill building, and solving immediate problems.
What background and experience does she bring?
Wendi has 24 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has long experience helping people through major life changes and caregiver stress.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington. Her licence details include FL LMHC and WA LMHC as listed.
What languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.