Hi, I'm Wendy. Do you find yourself wondering how dating, relationships, and intimacy got so complicated? Together, we'll explore the challenges that have gotten in the way of you getting the relationships with others that you deserve. I use an eclectic approach that starts with coaching and coping skills and reaches into the deeper issues that cause fear, loneliness, and frustration by combining interpersonal effectiveness, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral methodologies with insight driven approaches such as relational therapy and trauma focused perspectives as needed. I am a licensed clinical social worker with Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. I have worked with individuals in relational and traumatic crises for over fifteen years. I use humor, optimism, compassion, and honesty to ease the awkwardness of therapy and guide people to embrace their worth, freeing them to find what they seek in others.
In our first session, we'll review the specific challenges you are facing. This will allow us to craft a treatment plan for ensuring your goals for therapy are met.
My most valued strength in my work with people is my ability to adapt to their needs. Sometimes goals need to be adjusted. It doesn't mean failure! This is just a sign of something deeper or more significant that needs attention before a milestone can be reached. My extensive experience and training in both evidence based and more psychodynamic approaches allows me to use a wide range of skills and mold them to the need that arises.
I am trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other evidence based modalities but I practice more psychodynamic methods as well. As a result, I am able to tailor my approach to meet the needs of more clients, particularly in the areas of trauma and relationships.