Therapist
Wendi Cancilla
LMHC
Experienced Washington LMHC focused on practical change
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- 24 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma informed care
About Wendi
Wendi takes a straightforward, compassionate approach. She listens to each person's story and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small changes that add up, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her work often addresses complicated family dynamics, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to chronic illness or disability. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, abandonment, autism-related concerns, and dissociation. The emphasis is on understandable tools and skills people can use between sessions.
Wendi uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape treatment. She pairs those approaches with attentive listening and collaborative planning so people can try approaches that suit them.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Wendi aims to help clients build realistic coping strategies and clearer next steps for everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Washington, Florida
Languages
English
Step 3
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and sleep problems because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change outcomes. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to build readiness for change, useful for addictions, habit shifts, and when people feel stuck.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Planning is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. They also let people try different therapy methods without rearranging a full day, which can help maintain consistency while working toward clear goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Wendi supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skills people can use between sessions. Sessions combine attentive listening with actionable steps tailored to daily life.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 24 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, caregiver stress, chronic health concerns, and major life changes.
Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?
Wendi holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington state with licensure recorded as FL LMHC and WA LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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