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Wendi Makus, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Wendi is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Wendi. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arkansas, Oregon, and 2 more

Recent reviews

Wendi always makes sure I am okay and when she notices I am struggling she checks in more often and asks thought provoking questions to ensure I am doing okay.

Reviewed March 2023

Wendi is fantastic. She’s personable and it feels really comfortable talking with her. I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

More about Wendi

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCPC

Hello! I'm so glad you are here! If you are ready to make some changes in life that are likely to result in improved mental health, improved quality of life, and general well being; you came to the right place!

My approach in counseling is in general to look at the person as a whole; not as their symptoms of problems. I use holistic, solution focused, and trauma informed models to engage client's in the counseling process and achieve their goals.

I have been trained in trauma informed approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); which uses several tools to help client's negative past events have less emotional impact on their lives.

I am also certified in a counseling approach called seed digging therapy (SD), which is developed off the therapy developed in the 90's called theophostic therapy.

The premise of seed digging therapy (SD) is that each individual is generally mostly good, has a desire to be good to others, and wants to have a happy and productive life.

The model states that a person's heart is a "garden" which in analogy has "weeds" and "flowers". Traumatic/Sad events tend to produce weeds and Happy events tend to produce flowers. Weeds in a persons heart can cause many negative reactions in life ranging from interpersonal relationships, self esteem, negative view of the world. Weeds occur when a lie is believed about that sad/bad event. Examples of weeds: not feeling adequate, feeling unloved, feeling a lack of importance.

Flowers are developed when something happens that is positive/ good, and the individual believes something good about themselves. Examples of flowers: I do matter, I am important, I am loved, I belong in this group, family, friendship etc.

The process of seed digging therapy is to find where the root of the negative thoughts started, and create an alternate belief opposite of the negative. Using narrative techniques, the person has the opportunity to recreate meaning if they want to.

I am very excited to meet you, get to know you and help see you to the other side of where you want to be. If you would like to work more with me, we can talk more about your goals and what steps to take to get there.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Compassion fatigue Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Cancer Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Paranoia Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Wendi Makus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801135009.

  • LPC · Arkansas · P1607096 · Expires May 2026
  • LPC · Oregon · C6617 · Expires October 2025
  • LCPC · Maine · CC6863 · Expires August 2026
  • LPC · District of Columbia · PRC200001421 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Wendi Makus

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Supportive Comfortable Helping Listens Wonderful Amazing Attentive Helpful

Wendi always makes sure I am okay and when she notices I am struggling she checks in more often and asks thought provoking questions to ensure I am doing okay.

Reviewed March 2023

Wendi is fantastic. She’s personable and it feels really comfortable talking with her. I always feel better after our sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

Wendi is a great listener, she is supportive, no judgment, a terrific resource, and a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

After a few sessions with Wendi, I'm already seeing positive benefits in my life. She is my first experience with a therapist, and has made the whole experience less uncomfortable for me. She is easy to talk to and her comments and advise are both insightful and incisive. She has helped me come up with an actionable plan in dealing with my particular set of issues.

Reviewed September 2022

Wendi is a great therapist. She really listens and helps me frame my thoughts and feelings in a constructive way. I always leave my sessions with a plan and feel better by the end.

Reviewed August 2022

I love Wendi!! She has been extremely patient with my needs and chaotic schedule ❤️

Reviewed July 2022

Just getting started with Wendi , but I like her and I think she is a good fit for me. Looking forward to meeting with her more.

Reviewed July 2022

She is super awesome and knows how to get me to talk more and open up. She is always listening to me and has built a relationship with me that has made me comfortable during our meetings.

Reviewed May 2022

She is amazing

Reviewed May 2022

Wendi has been helpful and gets to the point with observations in helping me get through things in my life I need help with.

Reviewed April 2022

She really listens to my thoughts and issues and provides valid opinions and feedback.

Reviewed March 2022

Wendi has been such a wonderful therapist to have in my life. She is supportive while also giving it to me straight and being direct when needed! She challenges me on things I need to work on, and has helped me work on breaking bad habits and working through things as I need to. I’m very glad to have been matched with her.

Reviewed March 2022

She listens well and provides good feedback.

Reviewed February 2022

I love Wendi. It's important to have a good rapport/relationship with ones therapist. She has taken time to connect with me on shared interests and this helps me feel safe and able to open up. She knows my struggles and she always brings me back to the issue when I try to redirect the conversation to superficial things. I have a lot of respect for Wendi; she's good at what she does and she's good for me. She helps me face myself. It's the hardest thing to take a good hard honest look at one's self and decide to change. Hence, therapy. I absolutely recommend Wendi. She's caring and real. Thank you, Wendi for helping me find hope again.

Reviewed November 2021

Wendi is so amazing. She has helped me tremendously!!

Reviewed August 2021

Wendi is so kind and attentive. As someone who struggles opening up to others, it feels so refreshing to feel heard. Highly highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2021

Shes great and very skilled.

Reviewed June 2021

Wendi has been great! After only 3 sessions, she completely understands what I need and is helping me understand things about myself that I never thought of!

Reviewed June 2021

I love getting the chance to talk to Wendi! She’s very open and willing to listen to me and understands where I’m coming from and what I’m going through. I feel like I can absolutely trust her when I need to talk to her about some of the positives and the most difficult struggles that I am going through throughout the week.

Reviewed May 2021

Very attentive and supportive. Really kind in keeping me in track and validating my process along the way

Reviewed May 2021

Wendi is great at listening and the reflecting or rephrasing to help me connect with issues, solutions, and expectations.

Reviewed April 2021

Wendi is very supportive and helpful.

Reviewed April 2021

Wendi has been a beacon of light for me during a period of deep change in my life. She always provided a safe space for me to express any emotions I was feeling that day with no judgement and consistently offered new perspectives I had not considered.

Reviewed April 2021

Wendi is the greatest <3 We have been working together for the past few months and she does a wonderful job at making me see things from a different perspective. She is totally non-judgemental and has a way of getting through to me about the consequences of my repetitive negative behaviours. Wendi has opened my eyes to the ways in which my childhood causes me to think and act a certain way today and this has helped me to identify the unhealthy patterns in my life. I have endless positive things to say about Wendi but the bottom line is that she is a boss a$$ counsellor who is damn good at what she does :)

Reviewed March 2021

I'm so grateful for my counseling experience with Wendi. She helped me get to the other side of a rough time and also helped me start to change my perspective on some long held insecurities. Wendi's approach made it easier to address those tough issues.

Reviewed March 2021

She makes me feel comfortable and asks good questions.

Reviewed March 2021

Very good and understanding

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wendi Makus offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Wendi Makus works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Wendi Makus speak?

Wendi Makus speaks English.

How many years of experience does Wendi Makus have?

Wendi Makus has 13 years of experience.

Where is Wendi Makus licensed to practice?

Wendi Makus is licensed to practice in Arkansas, Oregon, Maine, and District of Columbia.

Does Wendi Makus accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Wendi Makus does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Wendi Makus offer?

Wendi Makus offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Wendi Makus?

Wendi Makus can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Wendi Makus?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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