- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship patterns
- Emotion-focused methods
About Wende
Dr. Wende Pannell is an Illinois LCPC with 22 years of clinical experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. She works with adults facing life transitions, grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and ADHD-related challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.
Her work emphasizes emotions and attachment patterns that shape how people act and relate. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients name feelings and change unhelpful interactions. Client-Centered and Attachment-Based ideas guide how she listens and responds.
In sessions she helps clients notice repeated patterns, practice new ways of communicating, and reduce overwhelming reactions. She talks through concrete skills for managing panic, regulating mood, and handling financial or work stress. When trauma or abandonment issues come up, she helps people pace what they address and build coping strategies.
Dr. Pannell also works with concerns like compassion fatigue, isolation, forgiveness, and impulsivity. She supports people dealing with divorce, midlife questions, and career uncertainty. Therapy includes short-term problem-focused work and longer-term exploration depending on the person's goals.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. People can expect clear explanations of methods and practical exercises to try between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Illinois LCPC practice standards.
Emotion-focused and skills-based work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name core emotions and how those feelings shape interactions and behavior. It can be useful for addressing persistent relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and emotions that are hard to pin down.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts and commit to values-guided actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where avoidance has become a problem.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relational patterns to understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions. It helps people develop more adaptive ways of connecting and communicating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will partner with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice is revisited as progress is made so techniques can be adjusted collaboratively.
Session arrangements were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use these methods effectively in virtual settings to focus on emotions, practice communication skills, and track progress between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and relationship issues. Other areas include grief, caregiver strain, ADHD, and midlife transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style focuses on emotions and attachment patterns using Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT and ACT tools. She blends client-centered listening with practical skills work.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of experience in mental health practice. That experience includes work with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and complex emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois. Her practice follows Illinois LCPC standards.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Please check available formats when you schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Contact the service to review exact pricing for your area.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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