Heidi Wendenburg , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Heidi commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while taking meaningful action toward what matters to them - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it is often helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of self-destructive behavior. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their experience and discover their own solutions; it supports self-esteem, identity concerns, and life transitions.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heidi works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as the work progresses so therapy stays aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or when in-person visits are difficult, while still allowing for regular, ongoing work on stress, relationships, eating concerns, and other challenges.