- Client-centered care
- Evidence-informed tools
- Adoption and foster care
About Wendy
Wendy Duncan Kithcart is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Wendy aims to create a calm space where people can talk about hard things without judgment.
She draws on 18 years of experience in mental health work in North Carolina. That background includes helping people cope with trauma, abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and major life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and problems that arise from family of origin dynamics.
Wendy uses a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs. She often leans on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.
When emotions feel intense, she will bring in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help regulate feelings and improve coping. Motivational Interviewing can help people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. Existential ideas may be used when people are wrestling with meaning, values, or life transitions.
Wendy works with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including issues related to adoption and foster care. She invites people to take the first step by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Wendy commonly uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, which helps build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try practical changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense feelings, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. These approaches pair well with talking through current problems and practicing small, real-world changes between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals, and what feels comfortable, then adjust methods as progress unfolds. This collaborative plan is revisited so the work stays relevant and useful.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, caregiving, or other daily demands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let people avoid travel for appointments.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She uses client-centered conversation and practical skills from CBT and DBT to help people make manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in mental health in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and provides services in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.