- Nonjudgmental support
- Action focused
- Mindfulness and skills
About Wendie
Wendie Vanderwater is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of life challenges. She writes plainly and speaks directly so parents and individuals can understand practical next steps. Wendie encourages people to choose the pace and style of therapy that feels right for them.
Wendie offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach. She asks questions to learn what each person needs and adapts methods to fit those needs. Sessions can include journaling, mindfulness exercises, or skill practice depending on what works best for the client.
Many people work with Wendie on relationship concerns, grief, parenting stress, adoption and foster care questions, and identity or gender issues. She often blends techniques from cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior strategies to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
Wendie emphasizes action as part of healing. She suggests small, real-world steps like volunteering or joining a group to build connection and meaning outside sessions. Clients decide whether they want structured homework or a looser, in-session focus.
Her style is honest and down-to-earth. She aims to help people recognize what gets in their way and to find practical ways to feel better. Wendie practices in Montana and conducts work in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, honest relationship. It helps people figure out what they want from therapy and moves at their chosen pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and reactions; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication, and it is often used when strong emotions get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited over time so the approach can change as needs shift.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online sessions help them keep therapy steady during work or family commitments, and techniques like guided mindfulness, skills coaching, and journaling translate well to remote sessions with a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Wendie address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting and career stress, and many related areas including adoption and foster care topics.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered care with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior methods, and adds mindfulness and motivational techniques as needed.
How much experience does she have?
Wendie has 22 years of clinical experience working with people facing a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, listed as MT LCSW, and practices in Montana.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.