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Wendi Cancilla, LMHC
Washington
LMHC in Washington - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma focus
- Motivational interviewing
About Wendi
Wendi Cancilla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 24 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family concerns, parenting strain, addiction, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, depression, ADHD and related issues.
She uses plain, practical methods in sessions. She notices unhelpful thoughts and habits and tests different ways of responding. Sessions often include short skill practice, focused problem-solving, and steps to change day-to-day routines that get in the way of feeling better.
Wendi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to lower overwhelming feelings, break cycles of avoidance, and find small changes that make life easier. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her work when past events keep causing distress.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing complex challenges such as chronic health problems, caregiver stress, and reactions after assault or other traumatic events. She also has experience supporting those dealing with adoption and foster care histories, aging and geriatric issues, and other layered concerns like dissociation and codependency.
In sessions she pays attention to practical goals. That can mean clearer communication, better sleep habits, fewer panic symptoms, or steadier focus at work. Her approach is straightforward: identify what isn’t working, try small changes, and track what helps over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Wendi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on finding patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and testing straightforward alternatives. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons to change and build small, manageable steps toward those goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with clients and decide together which methods match the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape short-term goals and the techniques used in session.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling, less travel, and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Confirm the current session formats before booking since the therapist’s biography does not list specific online options. Online work can be used to practice skills between sessions, check progress, and maintain momentum while addressing daily stressors and sleep or concentration problems.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Washington, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, addiction, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career and depression among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try alternative responses, and practice small behavior changes that reduce symptoms.
What is her clinical background?
She has 24 years of experience working with people facing chronic health issues, caregiver stress, trauma aftermath, and complex life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and Washington and practices out of Washington state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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