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Wendi Cancilla, LMHC

Washington LMHC specializing in trauma and stress
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family and parenting

About Wendi Cancilla

Wendi Cancilla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 24 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and parenting concerns, anger and addictions, grief, and sleep difficulties, applying a compassionate, strengths-focused perspective to each case.

Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed care for conditions such as panic disorders, posttraumatic stress, caregiver burnout, workplace stress, and interpersonal conflicts. Wendi has experience with diverse populations including veterans, survivors of assault, people managing chronic health conditions, and those navigating major life transitions. She is particularly committed to assisting adult children of parents with alcohol or drug problems and to addressing parental mental health, including issues related to child development, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.

Wendi blends clinical skill with an affirming, individualized approach that recognizes each person’s history and goals. She helps clients develop resilient coping strategies, clarify priorities, and move toward sustainable change. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she draws on a range of therapeutic tools to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Wendi Cancilla have?

Wendi Cancilla has 24 years of professional experience in the field of mental health.

Is Wendi Cancilla a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details include FL LMHC MH13969 and WA LMHC LH60234805.

In which languages does Wendi Cancilla provide therapy?

Wendi provides therapy in English.

Where is Wendi Cancilla located?

Wendi is located in Washington.

How can I work with Wendi Cancilla as my therapist?

You can work with Wendi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Wendi Cancilla work with international clients?

Wendi Cancilla does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Wendi Cancilla cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic experiences, helping people process painful memories and develop coping strategies to manage triggers and reduce emotional distress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of conversation that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, often useful for addressing addictions, health behavior shifts, and ambivalence about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Wendi works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so the chosen strategies align with what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic barriers, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-informed interventions effectively through these formats, allowing clients to access consistent care that fits their life.

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