Wendy Whitley Francis, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who is passionate about strengthening families by engaging with all their members. Utilizing playful methods, she skillfully incorporates play therapy for children, while also providing psychotherapy tailored to older children, adolescents, and adults. Wendy offers individual parenting or co-parenting sessions, perinatal sessions, as well as couples and family therapy. With extensive experience addressing a variety of family concerns—such as substance abuse, behavioral issues, trauma, mental health challenges, and the complexities of preparing for a new child, adoption, or foster care—she has honed her skills across multiple treatment settings. Her approach is grounded in a strengths-based methodology, where she emphasizes the development of essential skills to enhance entire family dynamics. Wendy recognizes that even a single family member’s commitment to change can catalyze transformative growth within the family system. Through her compassionate guidance, families find pathways to improved functioning and deeper connections.