Wendy Weston, LPC

Wendy Weston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Idaho with eight years of counseling experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and related concerns. Wendy aims to help people feel heard and to create realistic steps toward change.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential ideas. Sessions typically involve talking through thoughts and feelings, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small behavioral changes that add up over time. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help people manage strong emotions.

Wendy's background includes work with first responders and experience in the child welfare system, which inform how she understands stress, trauma, and crisis responses. She also has a focus on LGBT concerns, addiction recovery, grief, parenting challenges, and career stress. This range helps her tailor the work to each person's situation.

Her way of working is collaborative and respectful. She helps clients set clear goals and checks in about what is and isn't working. Sessions balance listening with practical tools so people can apply what they learn between meetings.

Wendy encourages people to choose a therapist they feel comfortable with and to be hopeful about making change. She guides clients through steps that feel manageable and relevant to their day-to-day lives.

CBT, ACT, and client-centered care online

Wendy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take value-driven actions. Her client-centered approach emphasizes listening and warmth so that practical steps match each person's needs and preferences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will collaborate with each person to choose which methods make sense based on goals, comfort level, and life demands. She revisits progress and adjusts the plan so the therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when helpful. Phone sessions are a lower-bandwidth option and can fit into a busy schedule. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when writing helps process thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other obligations.