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Online therapist

Wendi Hoag

Nurturing guidance for family and personal growth

Credentials
LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Wendi

Wendi Hoag is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflicts, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on 25 years of professional experience to offer steady, practical support. Her tone is respectful and compassionate.

She focuses on clear goals and doable steps so parents and family members can make small changes that add up. Wendi adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation.

Background and approach

She listens for what matters most and helps prioritize next steps. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and action-oriented, not full of jargon. Parents can expect help sorting through relationship patterns, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues.

She also pays attention to topics like codependency, infidelity, life purpose, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, somatic symptoms, and women's issues. Wendi works to build confidence and self-love while addressing practical family problems. Her approach balances empathy with concrete strategies to improve day-to-day functioning.

Over the years she has supported people through low motivation and changes in life direction. She encourages small, measurable steps toward goals. The work often includes improving communication, setting boundaries, and rebuilding trust where it has been damaged.

Wendi frames therapy as a collaborative effort. She invites clients to shape their goals and the pace of work. The aim is to leave therapy with clearer priorities and tools that fit family life and parenting realities.

Evidence-based techniques for family and parenting support

Wendi uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help families and individuals make steady changes. One approach focuses on improving communication skills by teaching clear ways to express needs, listen, and set boundaries; this helps with recurring family conflicts and relationship strain. Another common approach addresses mood and anxiety through brief, structured strategies that build coping skills and reduce overwhelming thoughts, which can lift daily functioning and motivation.

Choosing the right method is a shared process. Wendi works with each client to understand goals, preferences, and what feels doable in family life. Together they try approaches and adapt them until the fit feels right, keeping the pace manageable and focused on real-life results.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep continuity when juggling parenting, work, and other responsibilities. The format also allows quick check-ins and flexible ways to practice new skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, codependency, infidelity, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Wendi uses a respectful, compassionate style that keeps conversations practical. She aims for clear goals and steps parents can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Colorado license as a professional counselor and has 25 years of professional work experience helping individuals and families with emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with license number CO LPC LPC.0013609 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect around family schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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