- Stress and anxiety
- Values-based work
- Practical coping skills
About Wende
Dr. Wende Pannell is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship problems. Her work also addresses issues such as ADHD, self-esteem, career concerns, and money and financial issues.
She builds a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication, and on naming patterns that keep someone stuck. She supports people working through trauma, abandonment pain, or the effects of chronic illness and caregiver stress.
Dr. Pannell draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking. She applies acceptance-based ideas to help people live more in line with their values. Therapy also emphasizes attachment and relationship patterns when close connections cause pain.
Her style tends to be warm and collaborative. She helps clients build self-compassion, healthier coping strategies, and clearer boundaries. Work can include managing panic symptoms, handling grief, or planning life and career transitions.
Practicing in Illinois as an LCPC, she combines practical tools with attention to each person’s story. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with steps people can use outside sessions to feel more capable and in control.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without being ruled by them and focus on actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and for making decisions about work or money. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with panic, mood problems, and worry. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past relationships shape present reactions and helps people build safer, clearer ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then mix methods that best fit those needs. That way the plan is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. It can also let someone use approaches like ACT or CBT from a familiar setting, while still doing exercises between sessions to reinforce change.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, plus ADHD and money and financial issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear communication, skill building, and helping people make changes that fit their values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an IL LCPC practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.