Wendy Weston , LPC

Wendy Weston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a background in rehabilitation counseling and years of frontline experience to her work with individuals and families in Idaho. She earned a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Idaho and maintains professional licensure through the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses - LPC#6747. She also holds a Licensed Social Worker credential - LSW#24010. An LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an LSW is a Licensed Social Worker, both indicating formal training and state licensure to provide therapeutic services.

Weston has focused much of her career on addictions, with eight years treating substance-related concerns in Idaho, alongside broader experience that includes 13 years as a first responder and a decade working within the child welfare system. Her practice has included work with LGBTQ+ clients and people affected by trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and other life transitions. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and follows the ethical standards established by both the Idaho Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and the American Counseling Association.

Her approach to counseling is client-centered and compassionate, emphasizing collaboration and practical steps toward change. She draws from a mix of evidence-based methods - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Problem-Solving strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and circumstances. Wendy partners with clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to build actionable skills that support healthier functioning and growth.