Wendy Weston

Calm, practical counseling for life’s challenges

LPC Idaho

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Wendy

Wendy Weston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho who brings eight years of counseling experience to her work with people facing addiction and related concerns.

Background and approach

She earned a master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Idaho and holds LPC licensure with the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (ID LPC LPC-6747). Her approach centers on a client-focused, compassionate partnership that invites clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while taking practical steps toward change.

Wendy draws on several evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies. She has prior experience engaging with child welfare systems and with LGBTQ+ individuals, and she has a background that includes years in first responder roles before concentrating on addictions work.

Wendy emphasizes collaboration, hope, and skill-building as she supports clients navigating stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting issues, and a broad range of related struggles. Clients can expect a therapeutic stance that balances empathy with practical interventions, working together to identify goals and actions that promote healthier patterns and improved day-to-day functioning.

Practical therapy methods adapted for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It often involves skill-building exercises and practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance and mindfulness practices with values-guided action, helping people cope with difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist provides empathy and support to help clients explore their experience and discover their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so the plan fits what feels most helpful and realistic for the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and access consistent support without geographic travel. Licensed professionals aim to match approach and format so therapy can be both accessible and practically focused on the changes a client wants to make.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy typically address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Which therapeutic styles shape her work?

Her practice blends client-centered, compassionate engagement with evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential and mindfulness-informed methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Wendy has eight years of counseling experience focused on addictions and related areas, and additional background that includes work in child welfare and years as a first responder prior to her current clinical focus.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho with license number ID LPC LPC-6747 and practices out of Idaho.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time and works with English-speaking clients based in the United States.

What session formats are offered?

Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBT

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Idaho

Languages

English