Virginia Wendt

Virginia Wendt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in community mental health, including more than six years as a dedicated psychotherapist. She believes in the transformative power of living authentically, honestly, and purposefully to achieve greater satisfaction, connection, and peace. Virginia emphasizes the significance of awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion as essential tools for personal growth, and she recognizes that the meaning individuals create from their lives, relationships, and experiences is closely tied to their capacity to lead fulfilling lives. Passionate about serving the LGBTQIA community, especially trans and gender non-conforming individuals, Virginia has specialized training and experience assisting clients who have encountered trauma, such as intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and traumatic loss. Her expertise extends to helping clients establish healthy boundaries and effective communication skills. Grounded in building genuine and compassionate relationships with her clients, her approach is informed by feminist and person-centered principles, addressing how power, oppression, and intersecting identities shape our lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, Virginia utilizes mindfulness-based interventions, narrative and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools, along with metaphor and humor to support her clients on their journey to healing.