- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Wendy
Wendy Duncan Kithcart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina with 18 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and parenting difficulties. Her work also includes support for trauma and abuse, relationship problems, addiction concerns, and coping with major life changes.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods. Wendy listens to what matters most and then helps people name patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions involve talking through recent events, noticing emotional and behavioral patterns, and practicing concrete skills to handle intense feelings.
Wendy draws on Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix is used to help with mood problems, relationship stress, grief, and issues tied to family history or abandonment. She also works with concerns around self-esteem, identity, and long-term medical or disability challenges.
Her style is practical and direct. She can help someone who loses their temper with people close to them, who builds resentment at work, or who lives with another person’s anger. Sessions aim to reduce reactivity and increase useful coping skills rather than promise complete change.
Before a first meeting, she asks about recent struggles and what the client hopes to change. That initial conversation sets clear goals and makes a plan for the next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Wendy often uses Client-Centered Therapy online, which focuses on listening and helping people speak plainly about what feels difficult. That approach helps when someone needs to sort through emotions and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors; it works well for stress, anxiety, anger, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, supplies specific skills for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Wendy will talk with each person about their immediate concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, changing thought patterns, or exploring deeper life themes, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats she currently offers, which are not listed in the profile. Confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also means people can continue regular sessions while adjusting goals or trying new coping strategies.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical CBT and DBT skills and motivational techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and helping people with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and 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.