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Wendy Chinn, LPC

Practical, goal-focused counseling with warmth
  • CBT and solution focused
  • Individuals couples families
  • Build coping skills

About Wendy Chinn

Wendy Chinn, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of counseling experience and has been licensed in Virginia since 2014. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University in 2008 and also holds bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from Virginia Tech, bringing together training in human behavior and practical communication skills.

Across her career, Wendy has provided counseling in a range of environments, including public and higher education settings, a private agency, and within a religious context. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families, and she has supported both adults and children.

Wendy draws from a blend of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and client-centered approaches, integrating additional targeted techniques based on what each situation calls for. She focuses on understanding what brings a person to counseling, clarifying the outcomes they want, and collaborating on realistic steps toward those goals. Her work is oriented toward helping clients address current concerns, strengthen coping skills, and build greater day-to-day satisfaction.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Wendy Chinn have?

Wendy Chinn has 15 years of experience providing counseling services.

Is Wendy Chinn a licensed therapist?

Yes. Wendy Chinn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her licenses include OR LPC C9229 and VA LPC 0701005839.

In which languages does Wendy Chinn provide therapy?

Wendy Chinn provides therapy in English.

Where is Wendy Chinn located?

Wendy Chinn is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Wendy Chinn as my therapist?

You can work with Wendy Chinn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Wendy Chinn work with international clients?

No. Wendy Chinn does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Wendy Chinn cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online

Wendy Chinn, LPC, integrates practical approaches that often work especially well in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then practicing new, more helpful responses. It can be useful when stress, anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits start to interfere with daily life.

Her client-centered foundation emphasizes an accepting, collaborative relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach can support people who want space to process life transitions, relationship strain, grief, or questions about direction and meaning. Wendy also draws from solution-focused therapy, which prioritizes clear goals, strengths, and small, workable steps that build momentum when someone feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Wendy works collaboratively with each client to clarify needs, define goals, and choose strategies that fit their preferences, pace, and current challenges, adjusting as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, continue care during travel or life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable week to week.

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