- 24 years experience
- Career and workplace help
- Trauma informed methods
About Wendi
Wendi Cancilla is a licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, career concerns, and the effects of trauma. She works with adults who face challenges such as sleep disruption, low self-esteem, addiction, and changes in work or life roles. Wendi aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can find clearer next steps.
Her style is compassionate and direct. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set concrete goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as coping techniques for panic, strategies for managing anger, and ways to approach difficult conversations.
Wendi uses approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused work to address symptoms and patterns. These tools are applied to concerns ranging from caregiver stress and chronic illness to ADHD and bereavement. She tailors methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Washington and experience supporting people affected by assault, military service, and chronic health issues. Wendi also works with people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and abandonment-related concerns.
In sessions she helps clients identify clear steps, practice new behaviors, and track small changes over time. People who come for career-related questions can work on decision-making, managing workplace stress, and planning next steps. To begin, confirm session options and scheduling details when booking.
Her style is compassionate and direct. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set concrete goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as coping techniques for panic, strategies for managing anger, and ways to approach difficult conversations.
Wendi uses approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused work to address symptoms and patterns. These tools are applied to concerns ranging from caregiver stress and chronic illness to ADHD and bereavement. She tailors methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Washington and experience supporting people affected by assault, military service, and chronic health issues. Wendi also works with people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and abandonment-related concerns.
In sessions she helps clients identify clear steps, practice new behaviors, and track small changes over time. People who come for career-related questions can work on decision-making, managing workplace stress, and planning next steps. To begin, confirm session options and scheduling details when booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Washington, Florida
Languages
English
How Wendi’s Approaches Work Online
Wendi commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused techniques to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Trauma-focused work helps people safely process traumatic memories and lessen their impact on daily life.She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to set achievable goals. Motivational interviewing helps clarify personal values and build readiness for change. Solution-focused methods zero in on small, practical steps and what is already working in a person’s life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens collaboratively. Wendi will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what’s helping, adjust techniques, and track progress over time.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people keep consistent work on goals between in-person visits and integrate strategies directly into daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Wendi help with?
Wendi supports adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, addictions, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career questions, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and empathetic. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and teaches skills to use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with people impacted by trauma, chronic health conditions, caregiver stress, and workplace challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with Florida and Washington LMHC credentials and practises in Washington.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.