Wendie Vanderwater, LCSW

Wendie Vanderwater is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She aims to make therapy straightforward and down to earth. Wendie listens without judgment and encourages people to find what works for them. She asks questions to understand needs and helps clients choose how they want to engage in therapy.

Wendie draws on a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. She commonly blends Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and often adds mindfulness and journaling to help people notice their thoughts and habits. Treatment plans are shaped around whether a client prefers homework, skills practice, or more conversational sessions.

Her approach is direct and honest. Wendie encourages small, concrete actions outside sessions - for example volunteering or joining a group - to build wellbeing alongside therapy work. She sees challenging issues as opportunities to discover what helps an individual feel better.

With over 22 years of experience, Wendie has worked across many concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, and questions around gender and sexuality. She offers a steady, practical style aimed at helping people change thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way.

Clients can expect collaborative planning and clear options for how to proceed. Wendie will discuss which tools fit a person's life and goals, and adjusts work based on what proves helpful.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration, letting the therapist follow the client's lead while offering support and feedback. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel understood as they work on thoughts and habits.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and patterns. It uses practical exercises and homework to change thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes learning concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. It is useful for strong emotions, relationship struggles, and developing steady coping tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendie will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as needed and checks in to see what is working.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered work to an online setting to focus on changing thoughts and everyday habits.