- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
About Wendy
Wendy Contreras is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life transitions. Wendy also addresses related concerns like panic attacks, isolation, money worries, and issues around forgiveness and guilt.
Wendy uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build practical skills. She invites clients to treat their own experience as the main source of information and focuses on strengths that can be used to solve current problems. Sessions emphasize clear goals and usable strategies rather than long theory talks.
People who come to Wendy often need help with big early-adulthood pressures - work, study, money, relationships, and the feeling of being behind. She helps with concentration and memory issues that get in the way of daily tasks. Conversations cover coping skills, planning steps, and ways to reduce panic or anxiety when it spikes.
Wendy offers therapy in English and Spanish. Her work in Texas has included a range of settings over 13 years, giving her experience with different life circumstances and stressors. She frames therapy as a practical collaboration where progress is measured by what changes in daily life.
To start, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Many clients benefit from focused, evidence-based techniques that teach clear skills and reduce symptoms. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low self-esteem. These methods are useful for panic, worry, and negative self-talk.Behavioral strategies focus on real-life practice. That can include step-by-step plans to face avoided situations, routines to improve concentration, or exercises to manage panic when it starts. Such techniques aim to produce small, measurable changes in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work, or commuting. It can also support shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let people choose conversation-focused sessions without lengthy homework. These practical features help therapy fit into everyday life rather than replace it.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes. Additional topics include panic attacks, money worries, isolation, and relationship communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills and clear goals. Conversations center on what changes will help day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma, and concentration difficulties. That background includes a variety of clinical settings.
Is she a licensed therapist and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas. Her practice is located in Texas.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the enrollment and meeting process.
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