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Online therapist

Dr. Wendy Devall

Compassionate counseling for families and focus issues

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Wendy

Dr. Wendy Devall is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflicts, attention and focus difficulties related to ADHD, low self-esteem, and depression.

She combines respect and compassion with clear, goal-oriented conversations to help families and individuals move forward. She keeps sessions practical and tailored. Conversations are shaped around each person’s situation and goals.

Background and approach

She works with parents and adults who want clearer routines, better communication, and stronger coping skills. Her approach emphasizes small, doable changes rather than complicated plans. Wendy adapts the pace and methods to the person in front of her.

She listens first, then suggests ways to practice new skills at home. Typical work includes stress management strategies, communication practice for family members, and organization or focus techniques for attention concerns. She frames therapy as a partnership where clients set priorities and try steps between sessions.

Progress is tracked in simple terms so people know what’s working. The tone in sessions is calm, direct, and supportive. For parents worried about family tension or someone struggling with concentration or mood, she offers straightforward guidance and coaching.

She encourages small, steady steps and helps people keep going when change feels hard.

Evidence-based approaches and online family support

Dr. Devall uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear communication. One common approach is teaching stress and anxiety management techniques, which includes short, teachable strategies for calming the body and shifting unhelpful thoughts to reduce overwhelm. These tools are helpful for daily stress, panic moments, and persistent worry.

Another frequent focus is skills for improving attention and organization. This approach uses step-by-step planning, routines, and simple memory aids to help people with concentration and follow-through. It is aimed at making small changes that add up over time rather than expecting instant fixes.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist listens to your goals and tries methods that match your needs and preferences. Adjustments are made along the way based on what helps most, so treatment fits your family or individual situation.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. This lets people fit therapy into busy family schedules and maintain continuity when life gets hectic. The variety of formats makes it easier to practice new skills, check in between sessions, and keep momentum toward your goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, attention and focus issues related to ADHD, self-esteem, depression, and coaching for life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with clear conversation and actionable steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional experience?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC credentials as LA LPC 2734 and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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