״I believe that we can become stronger at our broken places - that with the right support, our wounds become our greatest sources of strength and our struggles become the springboard for our most meaningful growth.״
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Services
Adults
I offer therapy for adults of all ages navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. We’ll work to help you heal and grow so that so you can feel more balanced.
Therapists' Therapy
I provide a nurturing, healing, and confidential space specifically designed for fellow therapists. You can explore your emotional landscape in a confidential space with a seasoned clinician.
Meet Wendy
I help adults of all ages move from overwhelm to grounded, balanced living.
I believe deeply in each person's capacity for transformation - especially when readiness for change meets the right kind of support. When this happens, we can work together to heal trauma, shift unhelpful patterns, strengthen self-esteem, and cultivate more inner peace.
I approach therapy with compassion, warmth, and humor. I know therapy can be work, but it can also be joyful and even exciting; I try to strike a balance between the two.
I have been in practice for more than 20 years and am a University of Virginia graduate and Certified AEDP Therapist and Supervisor.
Meet Wendy on Video
Learn more about me and my approach to therapy.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
"Wendy’s practice is defined by her care, thoughtfulness, and ability to not only make you feel seen, but to allow you to see and understand yourself. She’s helped me navigate enormously stressful and wonderfully calm periods of my life, always with a gentle kindness and profound insight. Working with her has changed my life."
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with you?
I start with a 10–15 minute phone or Zoom call. I’ll learn a bit about what brings you to therapy and make sure your needs are within my areas of expertise. You’ll also get a feel for me and whether we might be a good fit.
If we decide to move forward, I’ll set you up in my secure client portal so you can schedule sessions there.
Because fit is so important, if you don’t feel comfortable after a session, I’m happy to offer referrals to other therapists.
What can I expect during the first therapy session?
It's normal to feel nervous in the first few sessions! I am here to help you get to know me and my process. We will move at a pace that is right for you, and I will guide you every step of the way.
In a typical first session, we’ll explore more deeply what brings you to therapy and begin gently connecting with your inner experience in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Do you offer telehealth or in-person appointments?
I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. I generally prefer to work in person, because therapy is often more effective when we can share the same space. That said, I have worked with many clients across the state through telehealth. So, if you live farther away, please reach out so we can explore whether telehealth would be a good fit for you.
What is AEDP, the therapy model you practice?
In my work, I use AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), an experiential approach that helps us gently explore difficult emotions in the safety of a supportive therapeutic relationship. Together, we work to make sense of painful experiences, feel less alone with them, and support greater emotional healing and resilience. (aedpinstitute.org)
Visit the Office
Location
310 Avon St. Suite 2
Charlottesville, Va. 22902
Telehealth available to Virginia residents.