Wendy Key, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Anxiety and stress
Relationship dynamics
Addiction recovery

About Wendy

Wendy Key is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, and addiction. She also addresses grief, trauma and a wide range of life changes.

Wendy works with people who want practical ways to manage strong emotions and improve how they relate to others. She uses therapy methods that encourage present-focused awareness, clearer thinking, and stronger communication. Sessions may include examining patterns that keep problems going and trying new behaviors between meetings.

Her practice includes attention to spiritual values for those who want that included in care. She supports clients exploring life purpose, relationship dynamics, and recovery from difficult experiences. That can include work on self-esteem, intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with chronic illness or caregiver stress.

Wendy draws from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and client-centered listening. She also uses methods aimed at emotional attachment and relationship repair when couples work on connection and communication.

People seeking help can expect straightforward conversation about goals and small skills to try between sessions. Wendy encourages practical steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning while staying respectful of personal beliefs.

She practices in Texas and conducts work in English. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site's process to view session options and schedule a first appointment.

How Wendy integrates therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that matter to them. It is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and values-based decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment needs to improve close relationships and communication.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Wendy will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as needs change. Clients and therapist work together to try approaches and see what helps most in day-to-day life.

The site notes how to view session options before booking, so confirm the available formats there. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Confirm the specific session formats offered before scheduling so practical details match personal needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobias Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Wendy works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and related life changes including parenting and career stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style combines present-focused awareness, cognitive techniques, and client-centered listening to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPC licensed in Texas and provides services based in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.