Professional Consulting

Wendy loves to provide professional consultation to other therapist looking to expand their private or group practice. With over ten years experience running two sites as well as supervising and mentoring numerous professionals since 2008, Wendy is always happy to help, be it just one time or on a continuous basis to provide support where it is best needed.

Wendy began her journey of owning her solo practice in 2008, and quickly found that she had a desire to build a team of collaborative therapists to work "as a system for the system". Wendy co-founded LifeSong Counseling Centers in 2010, building it from a two office suite with two interns to three sites with up to thirteen therapists. Wendy expanded her sites to include another solo practice in North Carolina, to move closer to her adult daughter, and has since supported her therapist in Arizona to branch out on their own.

Wendy's experience serving on the AZ Board of Behavioral Health, as well as starting the first cohort of Marriage and Family Therapist as the Associate Clinical Director at Fuller Theological Seminary, has given her a unique perspective on ethics, practical application and balance. Although Wendy has discontinued teaching at Fuller since she moved to North Carolina, Wendy continues to teach, supervise and mentor by contracting with sites that desire to train staff on specific models or skills. Some the the skill building techniques Wendy specializes in are Boundary Exercises, Empty Chair, Mindfulness, Sitting with the Silence, Self of Therapist awareness, Countertransference, Parts work, Here and Now processing, and more.

Whether asking questions on how to run a successful solo or group practice, case consult, or building skills, Wendy welcomes whatever is needed to help you grow as a clinician and business owner. Wendy often references that one of her greatest joys has been to see the professionals she mentored/supervised build strong teams of their own.

Testimonials

"Wendy has been an integral part of my development as a clinician. She's been such a great source of information and guidance that I've continued to see her for consultation even after she helped me obtain my independent license as my clinical supervisor. Wendy's clinical intuition, conceptualization and intervention tools have helped me feel more confident and equipped with my most challenging cases. I always leave our consultations feeling more competent and able to help my clients in their journey towards healing. Her mentorship has been invaluable in my career!"

Alexa Yassi, LMFT
Phoenix Rising Counseling Center

"For many years, Wendy has been an essential part of my growth as a licensed professional counselor - first as my supervisor and now as a peer consultant. In a space of curiosity, Wendy supports me in the exploration of ethical issues, difficult cases and self of therapist concerns. Her ability to care and challenge simultaneously continues to shape me as a counselor today. Each time I meet with Wendy, I know my clients and practice will benefit greatly."

Jody L. Cecil, LPC
Taking Root Counseling