- DBT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Homework optional
About Wendie
Wendie Vanderwater is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Montana with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, grief, parenting strain, eating issues, ADHD, and family of origin issues. Wendie also supports people dealing with identity and LGBT-related concerns and a range of emotional and life-change challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She is direct in session and avoids judgment. Clients decide how active therapy should be - from hands-on homework to primarily talking in sessions. Wendie commonly blends techniques such as dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to match what helps each person.
Mindfulness and journaling often appear in sessions as tools to notice feelings and responses. She uses questions to clarify strengths and patterns people bring from their childhood and family background. The work looks at repeated roles or expectations that still influence daily life.
Wendie encourages small, real-world steps outside session to support change. That might include volunteering, joining a group, or simple behavioral experiments tied to goals. She frames problems as puzzles to solve together rather than fixed traits.
Her style is concrete and goal-minded. Sessions focus on what is practical for the client, with options adjusted over time. People who want an honest, down-to-earth clinician who combines talk and skill-building may find this a good match.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. It involves asking questions, reflecting back what’s said, and shaping sessions around each person’s preferences. This style helps people who want to decide how active therapy should be, including whether to use homework.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses short experiments and specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship conflict and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try different methods to see what fits best. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, journaling, or mostly conversation.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid commuting. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and journaling between sessions as practical tools to apply in everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, eating concerns, ADHD, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She asks questions to clarify needs and combines talking with skills like mindfulness and journaling.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Montana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription 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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