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I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. Mental Health Counselors are trained to take a positive and proactive approach to helping people. I believe that you have a lot of potential, and the answers for you will be found within you. My role is to guide you and help you to tap into your inner strengths, and you have them whether it seems that way right now to you or not. While I have training and experience related to mental health and mental health disorders, the best expert on you is you. I want to get to know you and give you the support that you need to get through the challenges that you are facing.
I have worked with clients (adults and teens, and some younger kids) at a community mental health center and also inpatient and residential treatment centers, as well as agencies that specialized in working with people with addictions, and another that specializes in older adults. I have helped people with all kinds of mental health problems like depression, anxiety, trauma, dissociative disorders, and personality disorders, as well as behavioral and chemical addictions. I'm really interested in autistic spectrum disorders too and have also worked with people on the spectrum and their loved ones. I used to work with adults with disabilities, and I have also been a mental health consultant for preschool children and their parents and teachers. There are several different modalities that I like to use. One of my favorites is DBT. I also like Schema Therapy, Positive Psychology, Collaborative Problem Solving, and CBT. We can talk about what works best for you and tailor the methods to your needs. Please let me know what you find helpful, and anything that you think might help you even more. I love to learn new things, so even if you come up with something new and different, I'll do my best to learn about it.
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Reiersen. 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 has been a huge help to me.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning parenting issues
Wendy is the best. Appreciate her greatly.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Thoughtful and supportive, snoozes when you have not been around much and is focused on your need and finding a mechanism that works for you
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
I really appreciate Wendy. She knows what she's doing and is very professional. She checks in regularly and really cares about her clients.
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 4 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Wendy is a wonderful therapist and has always given me new insights on things I struggle with. I absolutely recommend her!
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Wendy is very knowledgeable and helpful, kind and easy to talk to. She is flexible in her approach and knows how to help you get what you need out of each session. I would highly recommend her as a therapist!
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Wendy is exactly what I needed and hoped for in a therapist. She's highly intelligent and accepting. I appreciate how many styles of therapy she's trained in and her vast experience in the field. I love that she keeps current with new research and data so she can help her patients with the most current and supported practices. I'm very grateful to have paired with her as my counselor. She's brilliant.
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wendy has helped me work through some really difficult moments and is supportive and responsive. I recommend Wendy and continue to see her.
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I had my first therapy session with Wendy recently. She listened, asked probing questions, and by the end of our session, I felt like a weight had been lifted. I was able to talk about things in a judgement-free environment and understand myself better.
Written on Jan 20, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Wendy has been really great to work with. She listens with intent and I love feeling understood and related to by her. She has a variety of ways to share information and to support me and I never feel alone.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wendy really listens, makes your feelings feel valid. She has really great technique, and shares experiences that make you feel like you’ll find resolution.
Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Wendy is always ready to listen and punctual. She listens, and then knows when it’s an appropriate time to insert her expertise. She has helped me immensely.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Wendy is kind, understanding, and easy to talk to. She listens without judgment and has a great knowledge of tools and resources that have helped me meet my needs and goals. I am in a much better place after having sessions with her!
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Wendy has helped me see things from a different perspective and she has changed my life for the better!
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Wendy is the best therapist that I have ever "seen". She helps me find the right answers, mostly by making me do the hard work of acknowledging that only I can determine what the right answer is. She's given me so much confidence in myself and my ability to get through hard things. She offers great resources in general, and when I ask for resources for a problem I have, she knows just where to point me. She is up for doing anything I want during my counseling sessions. But always in her way that is full of acceptance and helping me accept myself and my power.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and parenting issues
Love her. Wendy has been here for me in the hardest of times, and has helped me through years of struggle
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I like how she understands my point of view and guides me to the right answer.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
My counciler always has ideas to help and always understands she is down to earth and putes no pressure on you at all. I find it helpful talking to her.
Written on Jul 18, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
Wendy is great!
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Wendy has become dear to me in a short amount of time. She seems to always know where to steer my thoughts to help me process my emotions and struggles. I feel like I'm making progress for the first time in a long time.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Wendy has been great!
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks
Absolutely best therapist I’ve been with. My quality of life has increased due to learning new coping mechanisms and that’s priceless
Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Grateful to have Wendy as my counselor. Knowledgeable, empathetic, and she actually improved my health.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
So far so good.
Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wendy is kind and compassionate and nonjudgemental. She has a lot of helpful ideas and is willing to work with tou to find solutions that work. Thanks Wendy!
Written on Sep 12, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
I've been working with Wendy during lockdown and she has been so helpful in this difficult time. She is very knowledgeable, empathetic, easy to talk too and knows what will be helpful for the situation you're in. I would highly recommend Wendy to anyone seeking counselling, she's been amazing.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She doesn’t work weekends, so I’m not sure if it’s a great fit more me.
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 days on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Wendy is an awesome person to talk to. We talk about problems and address issues after a few sessions the problems that seemed too big to handle are a drop in the bucket. We are making great progress every time.
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Wendy understands my concerns, and is very willing to help me in anyway I need. She is good at saying and suggesting things in ways I can understand.
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks
It's only a few weeks into talking with her, but she's been very helpful, and I'm looking forward to continuing on in my recovery and mental clarity.
Written on Jun 20, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wendy is a wonderful, kind and considerate person. She's a great listener and feels like she genuinely wants to help you at all times. She adjusts to your needs but also guides with her knowledge and intuition. I would recommend her to everyone, and especially those who are unsure and anxious about starting online therapy.
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Has a ton of resources. Very compassionate. Quick to respond.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Although I got better help in November and didn’t reach out until now, Wendy has been truly kind and understanding. She’s reaching out to me with good material and aid to help me with my anxiety. I truly appreciate her.
Written on May 15, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Wendy is a great counselor. Although I am not the quickest to respond, she takes her job seriously and responds promptly to my concerns. I appreciate the relevant posts that she sends to help me improve and overcome any issues I am encountering. She makes responses personal and relatable. I highly recommend Wendy Reiersen for counseling.
Written on Apr 16, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Wendy is great. She responds quickly and is great to work with. She is a great match for me.
Written on Mar 28, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Wendy seems not only knowledgeable but also like somebody who is tuned into my needs. Wendy responds to me promptly within a day every time and always has plenty of useful ideas and resources to bring to the table.
Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Wendy is great!
Written on Mar 08, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Wendy has been wonderful. I’ve never had a counselor before and I’m so glad I started with her. She’s insightful and makes helpful recommendations for me.
Written on Feb 28, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Wendy is great. Her perspective is always great. She makes me feel heard and validated. She is not always so “therapist-y”. Sometimes it’s good to just talk to a person that can agree that “things suck right now” even if there is a challenge or possible good outcome. She has recommended some books to me that have changed my life. She showed me some concepts that have really benefited me.
Written on Feb 27, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Wendy is an awesome friend and provides a variety of subject material to help.
Written on Feb 26, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and grief
Wendy has been an extremely helpful counselor for me! She allows me to bring up whatever concerns I'm dealing with and helps me sort through my feelings and thoughts relating to them. She is very understanding and is a very good listener.
Written on Feb 22, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Very impressed. More intuitive than most people I know. She reads between the lines quite well. I’m grateful for her advice.
Written on Jan 27, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She was very kind and understanding and gave very good advice. I strongly recommend her.
Written on Jan 21, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Wendy is working great with me. She is giving me tools and resources while also allowing me time to properly respond to her questions.
Written on Jan 03, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Wendy is very helpful! When I started talking to her a few months ago I was pretty sad related to grief/loss and she helped me feel better. The resources and support she gave me seemed to be exactly what I needed to move on with my life. I will be forever grateful for her help.
Written on Dec 06, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
Wendy has been a great listener and she's very caring about how I feel. When also offers helpful insights on what I should think about and her approaches are non judgmental.
Written on Nov 23, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Wendy is non-judgmental, patient, respectful, knowledgeable, intuitive, consistent, and responsive. She shares lots of resources and meets me where I am at. I feel very grateful to be working with her!
Written on Oct 02, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Wendy has been wonderful. I came to her very confused and scared. She listened to me and is helping me through a difficult situation. She has helped me gain clarity concerning my situation. She’s helped me feel strong and empowered to over come what I am going through. I appreciate her knowledge and the reading materials and resources she has shared with me. It has really brought peace to me in a very hard time.
Written on Aug 23, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Wendy is mature and knowledgeable about mental health. She doesnt seem to let her personal beliefs get in the way of her counseling. I like her.
Written on Jul 10, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Wendy offered immediate concrete help.
Written on Jul 02, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I love Wendy's calm and gentle demeanor. Yet, she packs a be powerful punch of knowledge and intuition. She is understanding and experiments with new modalities to fit each individual.
Written on Jun 03, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
This is my first online counseling experience, and I have found it to be very helpful. Wendy has been very responsive and has provided good resources for me. I like the flexible schedule of this online platform and am looking forward to working more with Wendy.
Written on May 28, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Wendy has already made a huge difference in my mental health. She has taken the time to get to the root of what's going on and to help me really learn about myself in ways I hadn't thought of before. The resources she's given me to add to what she has said have been so helpful and meaningful in my journey so far. I really appreciate all she has done for me. She is extremely non judgmental, understanding, and is good at pinpointing needs.
Written on May 07, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Wendy has been super helpful and supportive. She listens to my past and what's going on now in my life and helps me cope with it. She give good materials to help me understand what's going on but doesn't push me to far. I have lived this experience and it had helped me in so many ways.
Written on Dec 10, 2018 after therapy with Wendy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She's awesome!
Written on Sep 19, 2018 after therapy with Wendy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Wendy Reiersen is a great therapist! She has really helped me in dealing with a huge crisis in my life. She has also helped me in becoming a stronger me. I would definitely recommend her if you're seeking out help.
Written on Sep 16, 2018 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
Wendy has been a good listener and she seems to know what type of direction to provide based on the specific problem I am dealing with.
Written on Sep 14, 2018 after therapy with Wendy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and intimacy-related
I’ve really loved working with her. She’s helped me through some rough times in my life and has given me some resources to help me change.
Written on Aug 15, 2018 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger
Wendy is great- she listens to you, and helps you decipher your concerns!
Written on Aug 11, 2018 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, and grief
Wendy will help anyone with any problems a person has, she is definitely spiritual in tune and can direct a path to solve your issues...more than one, and help narrow down the most important issue to spend time on and then move to the next. I have never used online counselor sessions but I am glad I am and I do with Wendy, best money I have ever spent with my busy schedule she has fast turn around for urgent issues too.
Written on Sep 06, 2014 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, career, and depression
Wendy is professional and sincere and I feel like my time and feelings are valued. She has given me the weapons I need to battle my demons.
Written on Aug 12, 2014 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression
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