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Madeline  Wend

Therapist · Texas

Madeline Wend, LPC, LPC-MH

Practical counseling for life transitions

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  • Skills for emotion regulation
  • Support for chronic health
  • Focus on relationships

About Madeline

Madeline Wend is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people move from pain toward more manageable, day-to-day living. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at easing stress, anxiety, grief, and depression so people can get back to routines that matter.

In sessions she helps clients spot unhelpful patterns that keep problems going. She offers coping skills and clear strategies for handling strong emotions, sleepless nights, and relationship strain. Conversations are centered on what is happening now and what can change next.

Madeline works with many concerns tied to health and life stress. That includes chronic pain, illness, cancer, caregiver strain, and aging-related challenges. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, and identity concerns such as LGBT stress.

Her methods pull from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These tools are used to build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and making values-based choices.

Madeline practices in Texas and holds LPC and LPC-MH credentials. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Texas, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a more meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and chronic health challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting them as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments, or caregiving duties. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and for using tools from CBT, ACT, or attachment work between sessions to support day-to-day coping.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, and relationship or family concerns. Additional focuses include chronic pain, illness and disability, caregiver stress, cancer, and attachment issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and skill-oriented. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning coping strategies, and practicing small changes that add up over time.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 13 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life and health challenges. That background informs practical tools and approaches used in sessions.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with LPC and LPC-MH credentials and practices in Texas.

Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Confirm any regional details before booking to ensure compatibility with local regulations.

Which session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the current session options with the provider before scheduling to make sure they meet your needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and rates depend on the chosen arrangement.

What should I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

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