- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Wendi
Wendi Cancilla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, addictions, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem and related life changes. Wendi also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and ADHD, and she offers help around career stress and depressive symptoms.
Her approach is straightforward and skills-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Solution-Focused methods are used to identify practical next steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy is offered for people coping with past harm.
In sessions she talks through what is happening day to day and works on clear tools to reduce reactivity and manage anger. That can include pacing reactions, communication strategies, and ways to lower stress levels before they build up. Work often involves short exercises and real-world practice between meetings.
Wendi has experience with a wide range of life contexts, including people caring for others, those with chronic illness, and adults who grew up with parental substance use. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, aging concerns, and challenges tied to neurodiversity.
People interested in working together start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Wendi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that increase stress or lead to angry reactions. CBT sessions often include simple experiments and homework to try different responses between meetings.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about making changes. That approach focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building small, achievable steps toward goals.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist-client relationship is collaborative and practical rather than prescriptive.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten commute time, or allow quieter check-ins during a work break. Different approaches can be adapted to remote work, with exercises and goal-setting that translate into everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear tools and short exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working with adults across a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.