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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Wendy
LMFT in Florida with 31 years of experience, Dr. Wendy Petzel helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She sees therapy as a collaborative process and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Dr. Petzel focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control.
Her approach blends attachment-based ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses Gottman and Imago methods for relationship work and draws on psychodynamic perspectives to track longer-standing patterns. Sessions typically look at how past relationships shape current reactions and then practice new ways to communicate and cope.
Dr. Petzel often works with caregivers, first responders, and veterans who are dealing with stress, burnout, or post-traumatic stress. She also supports people facing end-of-life concerns, grief after loss, and isolation. Communication problems, codependency, and family of origin issues are frequent topics in her work.
In sessions she helps clients identify specific goals, test small changes, and build skills for managing strong emotions. Conversations include direct problem solving, exploring relationship patterns, and practicing new ways of connecting. Homework might include short behavioral experiments, communication exercises, or reflection prompts.
She is based in Florida and practices in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape reactions now. It helps people understand why they respond a certain way in relationships and practice new, more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method provides straightforward communication and conflict-management skills for people working on relationship problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit those goals and preferences. That process may include combining methods and adjusting plans as progress and challenges emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment would be difficult. They also let people practice communication and coping skills in real-world settings and then discuss how those attempts went in the next meeting.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, Gottman and Imago methods for relationship concerns, and psychodynamic ideas. The focus is on understanding patterns and practicing concrete skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience. That span includes work with grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, FL LMFT, practicing in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are offered in English to clients in her region.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.