- Relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- ACT and CBT
About Wendy
Wendy Gaunt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical mental health experience. She works with adults on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, identity and LGBT concerns, grief, addiction, and other stressors common in early adulthood.
Wendy uses a person-centered style that keeps the conversation focused on the person in front of her. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and values to help people make practical changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, existential questions, and client-centered listening to guide the work.
In the room she helps people name patterns that get in the way and try out different responses. That can mean learning tools to manage anxiety, talking through relationship patterns, or working on identity and gender-related concerns. She also supports people facing life transitions like career changes, breakups, or grief.
Her background includes work across a range of clinical settings with adults facing depression, trauma, and sexuality-related issues. Wendy emphasizes straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. She encourages honest, sometimes tough discussions about change while also attending to strengths people already have.
People who come to her can expect a collaborative focus on goals and next steps. She asks questions, listens, and offers evidence-based techniques to practice between sessions. Those ready to move forward are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How online sessions use ACT, attachment ideas, and CBT
Wendy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck when choices feel unclear.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. That work often focuses on communication habits, trust, and closeness in adult relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try alternative responses. CBT exercises can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and practical coping skills for stress and mood management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She combines listening with active techniques and checks in about what is or is not helping as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, or other routines. They may allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and help maintain continuity when life gets busy, while still focusing on clear goals and skills to practice between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Wendy works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, identity and LGBT concerns, grief, addiction, and related stressors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered approach that focuses on the client's experience and practical steps. Techniques from CBT and ACT are combined with attachment-informed and existential work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinical mental health counselor working in a range of settings with adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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