- Goal focused
- Practical tools
- Mindful strategies
About Wendy
Wendy Chinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains, and challenges tied to ADHD and life changes. She also addresses codependency, attachment and family of origin issues, and concerns like guilt, shame, isolation, and finding life purpose. Her approach aims to make small changes that add up to better day-to-day coping.
She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University in 2008. Wendy also holds bachelor degrees in Communications and Psychology from Virginia Tech. She has been an LPC in Virginia since 2014 and brings about 15 years of counseling experience.
Her background includes work in public education, higher education, a private agency, and within a religious setting. Those varied roles gave her experience working directly with different kinds of people and practical issues that show up in everyday life.
Wendy blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. She also uses trauma-focused methods and mindfulness tools when they fit the situation. The sessions tend to focus on clear goals, practical steps, and building coping skills that can be used between meetings.
Her stated aim is to understand why someone is seeking counseling and what outcomes they want. From there she helps build realistic plans and techniques to reach those goals and increase personal satisfaction.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy is about being heard and guided. It focuses on the person's goals and uses empathy and open conversation to help them notice options and make choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. It can help with anxiety, depression, and daily coping skills.The right approach is often discovered together. The therapist will ask about current struggles, goals, and what methods feel comfortable. That collaborative process helps tailor which combination of client-centered, CBT, mindfulness, or trauma-focused tools will be used over time.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to use mindful breathing or grounding exercises in the moment. It can also let someone join without travel time and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Virginia, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Wendy commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as codependency and attachment problems.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using client-centered listening alongside practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work.
What is Wendy's professional background?
Wendy completed a master’s in Counseling and Human Development in 2008 and has about 15 years of counseling experience across education, agency, and religious settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and holds bachelor degrees in Communications and Psychology as well as a master’s degree from Radford University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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