Wendy Foote

Wendy Foote is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience helping people facing trauma, anxiety, and major life changes. She offers a direct, steady approach for those ready to do the hard work of making lasting change. Wendy aims to create a nonjudgmental space where difficult thoughts and feelings can be named and explored.

She focuses on trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, and a wide range of mood and stress concerns. Common areas she addresses include grief, addictions, relationship and communication problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and burnout from caregiving or work. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and questions about life purpose.

Wendy draws on several treatment approaches to meet different needs. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of traumatic experiences. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy depending on what fits the person.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Wendy helps clients learn tools for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and changing harmful patterns. She is clear that therapy takes effort and is aimed at people who want meaningful change rather than a quick check-in.

Her practice is grounded in 18 years of clinical work in Illinois. People who prefer to work with a counselor who blends structured skills with compassionate listening may find her style useful.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the impact of past hurt by processing memories and reactions in a paced way. It is often used when trauma or abuse affects daily life and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and to take steps that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting strategies as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into work or family schedules, remove travel time, and can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Other practical advantages include easier access to consistent weekly time, options for shorter check-ins when needed, and relying on tools like worksheets and behavioral exercises between meetings.