- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Gottman methods
About Wendy
Dr. Wendy Petzel is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 31 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, life purpose, and related concerns.
Her approach begins by listening to each person’s story and noticing their existing strengths. Sessions are conversational and direct. She helps people name patterns that cause pain and practices new ways of relating and coping.
Dr. Petzel uses methods drawn from attachment-focused work and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns. She pairs this with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address anxious thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. For relationship concerns she draws on Gottman and Imago practices to improve communication and rebuild trust.
People who come with loss, trauma, or post-traumatic stress can expect steady pacing and attention to safety while working through difficult material. For caregivers and first responders she addresses chronic stress and the burden of responsibility that can follow those roles.
Sessions often focus on small, practical steps that fit everyday life. That might mean practicing a short skill in session, experimenting with a new communication pattern, or shifting a thought pattern between meetings. The goal is clearer direction and more usable ways to handle problems rather than quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Dr. Petzel draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. This approach helps when people struggle with trust, closeness, or repeating relationship patterns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift anxious thoughts and to build practical coping strategies for stress and depression. For couples or relationship-focused work she applies Gottman Method ideas to improve communication and reduce destructive cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps shape what gets tried in session and how progress is tracked.
The original biography does not specify which session formats she offers online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel. They can also let someone join from a quieter place or avoid the burden of commuting. Talk with her when scheduling to determine what format will best support your goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens for strengths, names patterns, and practices new ways of coping and relating in session.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience includes work with trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida. Sessions are offered from her Florida practice location.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on where the client is located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.