Wendie Vanderwater, LCSW
Online only
About me
I have 19 years experience working with all different types of people. I use many different treatment methods, geared towards what works for you. My style is to be honest and real with people. I am not judgmental and believe many people are too hard on themselves.
You choose what you are comfortable with. Do you want homework or just to work in therapy? Often treatments are combined such as DBT and CBT. We may work on mindfulness along with journaling as a way to get in touch with feelings.
I use DBT on a daily basis so i know it works. Mindfulness is an important factor in treatment. I will ask questions in order to discover what you need. I see issues as a challenge to discovering what works for you. I also believe that you need to do things to make yourself happy. Volunteer, join a book club, it is important to keep yourself active.
License
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Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Career
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy