Wendy Del cid, LMFT

Wendy Del cid is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families in California. She emphasizes building a genuine connection with each person she sees, believing that trust is the foundation for meaningful progress and personal growth.

Wendy practices in a client-centered way, meeting clients where they are and collaborating on a path forward. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that examines thoughts and behaviors - and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - which teaches emotion regulation and coping skills - into her work. Her experience includes supporting people coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and panic attacks, as well as addressing caregiver stress, communication challenges, and women's issues.

Wendy aims to create a supportive environment that is both gentle and direct, encouraging reflection and insight. Some clients have described sessions as conversational and helpful. She frames therapy around clear, client-driven goals, offering structure and support while the client remains in control of their objectives.

Her first session focuses on a thorough assessment to identify pertinent concerns and build a foundation for treatment. Wendy brings a conversational style and longstanding commitment to helping clients use this time for growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches Offered Online

Wendy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for trauma responses, mood instability, and chronic stress.

Her client-centered stance means the choice of approach is collaborative. Wendy works with each client to explore which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and useful.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how therapy happens - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow therapy to be integrated into daily life without sacrificing therapeutic depth.