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Wendi Cancilla

Wendi Cancilla, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Calm, practical support for life’s hard moments

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical skill building

About Wendi

Wendi Cancilla is a licensed mental health counselor with 24 years of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She works with individuals facing trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career pressures. Her approach aims to help people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.

Wendi uses practical, goal-oriented methods to address upsetting thoughts and behaviors. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people identify patterns and set realistic, achievable steps. Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods are also part of her practice when the situation calls for them.

Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting survivors of abuse, caregivers under chronic stress, and people with chronic illness. She has experience helping those who face addiction, anger, or high workplace demands. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to each person’s situation.

In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and gradual change. People can expect collaborative planning, check-ins on progress, and practical skills to use between meetings. Wendi pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and to small day-to-day shifts that build resilience.

She holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. Sessions are conducted in English and shaped around each person’s goals and pace.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Wendi’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Wendi often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and stress by breaking down big problems into manageable steps.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and build motivation for change. This approach is brief and conversational, which can work well when someone is deciding on next steps for recovery or managing addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client talk through goals, preferences, and what feels practical. They may try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into their schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a busy week. Some approaches, like Motivational Interviewing or CBT skill practice, adapt well to discussion-based sessions and brief skill assignments between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendi address?

Wendi works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, addictions, and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear goals, small steps, and skills people can use between sessions.

What is her clinical experience?

Wendi has 24 years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and major life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMHC credentials in Florida and Washington and practices from Washington. Sessions are offered in English.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are offered for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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