Wendy Johnston, LCSW-C

Wendy Johnston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges tied to ADHD. She brings 20 years of professional experience and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can begin to feel more hopeful. Wendy emphasizes practical conversations and steady support for people ready to take the first step toward change.

Wendy adapts each session to the person in front of her instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens for what matters most and crafts a straightforward approach that fits the client’s goals and daily life. That might include talking through past hurt, building better coping skills for anxiety, or addressing motivation and mood.

Her work also covers aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, and concerns that arise in midlife. Wendy has experience with trauma, post-traumatic stress, and challenges common to veterans and armed forces communities. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, and problems in communication.

Wendy holds LCSW-C credentials in Maryland and brings two decades of practical clinical experience to sessions. She encourages people to set realistic goals and take small, steady steps toward them. The emphasis is on usable tools and clear next steps rather than on jargon.

To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. That will help connect someone to Wendy and allow scheduling according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One common approach involves structured conversations to identify unhelpful patterns and replace them with clearer strategies for managing stress and mood. This helps when anxiety, depression, or ADHD symptoms get in the way of daily routines.

Another frequently used method emphasizes processing trauma and past hurt in manageable steps. The goal is to reduce the strong emotional reactions that follow traumatic events and to strengthen the skills people use to handle reminders and triggers.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time and checks in regularly to make sure the plan feels useful and realistic.

Practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling around caregiving or work, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking to learn which formats are offered and how they can fit your routine.