Wendy Weston, LPC

Wendy Weston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) practicing in Idaho who combines formal training with extensive hands-on experience. She earned a master of rehabilitation counseling from the University of Idaho and holds licensure through the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses - LPC #6747 and LSW #24010. Over the course of her career she has focused increasingly on supporting people affected by addictions while drawing on a broader background in public service and child welfare.

Her professional history includes 13 years as a first responder and a decade working within the child welfare system, experiences that inform her work with LGBTQ clients and those navigating trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and follows the standards of the Idaho Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics. Wendy approaches counseling as a collaborative process, partnering with people to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to take practical steps toward meaningful change.

Her style is client-centered and compassionate, and she offers a range of evidence-based methods tailored to each personâs needs, including cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused and problem-solving strategies, acceptance and commitment practices, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She emphasizes working together to set goals and build skills that support healthier functioning and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Wendy Weston

Wendy Weston integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help people address stress, addictions, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and related challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so the person feels heard and supported while exploring goals and solutions - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to recognize and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, supporting progress with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Wendy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and accessibility across different lifestyles and locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.