Therapist profile
Wendi Makus, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting focus
Continue with WendiAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Attachment work
About Wendi
Wendi Makus is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
She prefers to look at a person as more than a list of symptoms. Wendi uses a mix of practical therapies that center on thoughts, behaviors, and attachment patterns. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice what keeps them stuck and practicing new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her work includes attention to how early hurts, abandonment, and family of origin issues affect current relationships. She also helps with blended family issues, communication problems, codependency, control issues, and separation or divorce. People who have experienced trauma, dissociation, or disruptive mood patterns may find the focus useful.
In sessions she draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That mix supports skills work, emotion regulation, and making values-based choices in daily life.
Wendi uses straightforward conversation and narrative techniques to help people reframe painful beliefs. She can help parents and adults dealing with family stress to identify practical steps, set boundaries, and try new patterns at home.
To begin, users follow the site matching steps to schedule a first session and decide on ongoing supports that fit their life.
How sessions work
How Wendi’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then taking steps that align with personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and decisions about parenting or relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships; it helps people understand patterns of closeness, boundaries, and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and sleeping or mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of early sessions. Wendi will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the focus over time so sessions feel relevant and doable.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Many people choose online work because it can be easier to fit into days with parenting, work, or medical appointments. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins possible, reduce travel time, and let someone keep therapy in the flow of everyday life while they practice new skills between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Oregon, Maine, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to home life?
She works with stress, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, family problems, blended family issues, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, CBT, and DBT approaches to focus on thoughts, feelings, and relational patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a counselor in therapeutic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arkansas and Oregon as AR LPC and OR LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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