Therapist profile
Wendy Chinn, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Solution-focused methods
About Wendy
Wendy Chinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She completed a master's degree in Counseling and Human Development and has been an LPC in Virginia since 2014. Wendy focuses on issues adults commonly face at home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, and ADHD.
Wendy has practiced in public education, higher education, a private agency, and a religious setting. That range of settings shaped a straightforward way of working. Sessions usually begin by clarifying why someone sought counseling and what they hope to change.
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical methods from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work. She also uses trauma-focused strategies when trauma or abuse is part of the concern. The emphasis is on clear goals and coping skills rather than abstract concepts.
In a session she helps people identify patterns that cause stress or conflict, test small changes, and track what helps. For issues like grief, family of origin problems, codependency, or attachment concerns she pairs targeted techniques with conversation about choices and boundaries.
People who come for help with life transitions, parenting strain, or career stress often get short-term steps they can try between sessions. Wendy explains ideas in plain language and focuses on practical skills for daily life.
How sessions work
How Wendy’s approaches translate to online sessions
Wendy combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused techniques. Client-centered work means listening closely and letting the adult define goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Trauma-focused methods address the effects of past abuse or trauma by using structured techniques that help manage symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. Wendy will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She aims to match practical techniques to the issues someone brings, whether that is grief, family conflict, or stress at work.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit appointments around work and household rhythms, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. The focus online is on making small, achievable changes people can practice between sessions and building skills that support daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She supports adults facing family problems, family of origin issues, parenting strain, and relationship difficulties. This includes communication problems, codependency, and attachment-related concerns.
How would she approach anxiety or depression?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered conversation to identify thinking patterns and build practical coping skills. Sessions often include small experiments to test what helps between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of counseling experience and has worked in public and higher education, a private agency, and a religious setting. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Virginia. Her license has been held since 2014.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Contact the booking flow to see which formats she currently offers.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are shown during the scheduling process.
How do I start a first session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking steps.
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