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Online therapist

Wendy Chinn

Practical counseling for families and parents

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Virginia, Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Wendy

Wendy Chinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and life changes. She brings 15 years of counseling experience to her work and holds an LPC in Virginia. Wendy aims to make therapy understandable and practical for busy families and parents.

She listens first to learn what matters most to each person or family. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, useful steps.

Background and approach

Wendy mixes problem-solving tools with empathy so parents and caregivers can try things between sessions. Her training includes a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University and bachelor degrees in Communications and Psychology from Virginia Tech. She has provided counseling in public and higher education, at a personal agency, and within a religious context.

She has worked with individuals, couples, and families, and with adults and children. Wendy uses a blend of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused methods, mindfulness, and trauma-focused tools. She chooses techniques based on the situation and the family’s needs.

The focus is on building coping skills and finding solutions that fit everyday life. She is based in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. Practical matters such as scheduling and session format are handled up front so families can focus on progress.

Wendy’s approach is straightforward and collaborative, aimed at helping families feel more effective and connected.

Approaches that translate well to online family work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and building a supportive space so parents and family members feel heard. It helps when families need clearer communication and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Wendy will talk with each family to understand goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as new needs or priorities appear.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are all options. Families can fit sessions around busy schedules and try brief check-ins or longer video meetings as needed. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity when life gets busy, move at the family’s pace, and practice new skills between conversations.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy address?
She supports common family and parenting issues as well as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career changes, depression, relationships, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Wendy uses a warm, goal-oriented style that centers on listening first and building practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills families can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of counseling experience and has worked in public and higher education, a personal agency, and a religious setting, with individuals, couples, and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
Wendy is a Licensed Professional Counselor - OR LPC C9229 and VA LPC 0701005839, and she practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Virginia, Oregon
Languages
English

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