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Wendy Youngsmith

School

Alliant International University, MA Marriage and Family Therapy

License

LMFT #121278 (Expires: 2022-08-31)

Years of experience

10
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I came to the world of therapy after trying on a few careers, including teaching, advertising and journalism. The common thread for me was always a passion for people's stories about themselves and the world, and how this influences their growth, behavior and relationships. As it turns out, I care much more about the people telling those stories than about selling them things, or improving their grammar, so here I am! I continue to find inspiration in books, music and movement, and enjoy helping others find healing through their unique passions and strengths.

Speciality areas

Depression
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Familial Relationships
Relationships with Peers
Romantic Relationships
Academic Stress
Gender Identity (including non-conforming or transgender)
Divorce/Separation
Sexual Identity Development
Grief/Loss
Bipolar Disorder
Self-Harming Behavior/Suicide Risk
Substance Use
Anger Management
Trauma
Spirituality
Difficult to Engage Youth (foster youth, homeless youth, complex trauma)
Attachement Difficulties

Also experienced with

Sleep Difficulties
Learning Differences (Dyslexia)
Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD, Sensory Processing Disorders)
Gender Identity (including non-conforming or transgender)

Therapeutic approaches

CBT
TF-CBT
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
DBT
Solution-Focused
ACT
Relational
Family Therapy
Internal Family Systems