Dr. Wendy Whinnery, LMHC

Dr. Wendy Whinnery is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in trauma and crisis from Walden University. In addition to her LMHC credential, she is a nationally certified counselor, a certified clinical mental health counselor, a certified clinical trauma professional, a credentialed grief specialist, and an approved clinical supervisor - qualifications that reflect focused training in trauma, grief, and clinical leadership.

As a military spouse of a combat veteran, Dr. Whinnery brings lived experience and long-term volunteer leadership in military family support, including seven years as a Family Readiness Group Leader and three years as a Battalion leader. That background informs her work with veterans and armed forces issues as well as family and relationship concerns. She provides assessment and counseling for a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, personality disorders, addictions, grief, eating and parenting issues, gender dysphoria, sexual dysfunction, and compassion fatigue.

Her preferred orientation is person-centered, emphasizing warmth, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, while integrating cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies and other evidence-informed tools. Dr. Whinnery emphasizes collaboration and skill-building so that clients can apply practical tools to manage symptoms and navigate life changes in a supportive, empathetic environment.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Wendy Whinnery draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful and empathic relationship where the client’s perspective leads the work - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and complex emotional processing. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward specific goals, which can be especially helpful when clients want short-term, goal-oriented change.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Whinnery works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. When working online with licensed professionals and therapists, clients and therapists together evaluate progress and adjust techniques to better support healing and growth.

Online therapy with Dr. Whinnery can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from home or other convenient locations.