I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. My holistic and down to earth approach helps me connect with clients. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, which is great for clients who need to address symptoms now and humanistic orientations for clients coping with grief/loss, trauma, and other concerns that require an emotion focused approach. I have experience with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and AHDH. I can assist in developing boundaries, communication skills, and anger management. I have worked with juveniles in correctional facilities, adults and elderly clients with life transitions in the community, teens and adults through intensive outpatient programs, adults and teens in inpatient hospitalization programs, and private practice. I have over 6 years of providing telehealth services, so I am very comfortable with this type of service and can help you gain comfort as well.
I have a special interest in human sexuality. I am a kink aware therapist and an advocate for positive sexual growth. I enjoy working with LBGTQIA, BDSM, Poly, and Swing communities. I encourage exploration, communication, and boundaries in a manner that is empowering and fun. Intimacy and sexuality can be difficult topics to work with, I provide a comfortable environment for you and will help you through your most intimate concerns.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching
NY LMHC 008912-1
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Pethybridge. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Wendy is a kind person with an obviously big heart. She cares deeply and brings a lot of good tools and questions to the table. She also brings her whole self, which makes it feel like a real human interaction. Her comfort with queerness and with spirituality feels inclusive. I’ve definitely appreciated working and learning with her.
Written on Jun 13, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month
Wendy has a great approach to counseling that has really helped me combat some of the anxieties that I have.
Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Wendy is very helpful!
Written on Feb 15, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Wendy is fantastic. She hears me, understands me, but then challenges me in a very gentle and caring way. I’ve felt better just knowing I have a fantastic resource supporting me.
Written on Jan 18, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She listens and has great advice so far. She doesn’t hesitate to challenge me gently if she feels the need to. I love that he isn’t just telling what I want to hear. She also it’s great at having practical exercises that can help me in the areas that I need to improve not just talking. Although our sessions so far have been very helpful. I really like her and she has already helped me feel a bit more on a path to improving and we’ve only been working together for a few weeks. Very impressed. She’s also very kind which I love
Written on Jan 13, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Working through issues with Wendy's guidance and support has been a transformative for me and my relationships. Her acceptance, combined with calls for self awareness and change has assisted me in discovering peace and a better way forward for living and coping and thriving.
Written on Oct 31, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
