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Wendy Baxter, LCMHC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Cairn Counseling
We are all on a journey. Sometimes you can feel like you’ve hit a dead end or are at a crossroad unsure how to move forward. Cairns mark the trail just as therapy can help you find your path to inner wisdom, growth, and peace. Our task together is to develop the skills needed to navigate the terrain and weather the storms as we also discover joy in the moments along the way.

I earned my BFA from Boston University. Following a year in the Americorps program, City Year Boston, I had a period of work in domestic violence services. These experiences led to a desire to return to school to earn my dual graduate degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.

I began my career working as an individual therapist at an intensive residential program for boys in Massachusetts. I honed my skills in developing therapeutic relationships and leading group therapy.

Then for 15 years I worked at an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I had roles as a program coordinator conducting art therapy and psychotherapy groups while I worked with a dedicated treatment team. I provided individual and group therapy along with case management for the LGBTQ Program. Additionally I provided individual and group counseling in an Adult Partial Hospitalization Program.

The next step in my own journey is to follow my dream to open a private practice and provide Individual therapy in my community that is Inclusive, Creative, Experiential, and Compassionate.

I bring my curiosity and hopefulness to this journey. Together we will discover your path to inner wisdom, growth, and peace.

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

VT LCMHC 068.0106845

Reviews

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She's the best!

Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues