Dr. Wende Pannell
Illinois LCPC supporting trauma, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Dr. Wende Pannell, LCPC, brings 22 years of clinical practice in Illinois to a practice focused on helping people navigate complex emotional and life challenges. Her work addresses depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and self-esteem difficulties, alongside areas including grief, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients facing midlife transitions and the stresses of chronic health conditions.
The approach emphasizes thoughtful listening and a collaborative pace so each person can explore communication patterns, emotional responses, and personal values. Clients are invited to develop clearer coping strategies for panic, mood shifts, isolation, and other struggles while examining issues such as abandonment, control concerns, and forgiveness.
Pannell draws on a range of clinical methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Client-Centered approaches. She frames therapeutic goals around rebuilding connection, cultivating self-compassion, and supporting practical steps toward more manageable daily functioning, respecting each person’s distinct history and resources.
The approach emphasizes thoughtful listening and a collaborative pace so each person can explore communication patterns, emotional responses, and personal values. Clients are invited to develop clearer coping strategies for panic, mood shifts, isolation, and other struggles while examining issues such as abandonment, control concerns, and forgiveness.
Pannell draws on a range of clinical methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Client-Centered approaches. She frames therapeutic goals around rebuilding connection, cultivating self-compassion, and supporting practical steps toward more manageable daily functioning, respecting each person’s distinct history and resources.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 22
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180-006927
- NPI Number: 1295995348
- License: LCPC (Illinois)
Online therapy methods and session options
Dr. Wende Pannell uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood.Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-Based perspectives are also used to explore relational patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and improve communication in close relationships. These approaches can be useful for clients seeking to understand how past and present attachments shape reactions and to practice new ways of relating.
Teletherapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Pannell frames online work as collaborative: she and the client set goals together, choose strategies from the described approaches, and monitor progress using methods suited to remote sessions.
How much clinical experience does Dr. Pannell have?
Dr. Pannell has 22 years of experience providing mental health services.
What are her credentials and licensure?
She is a licensed clinical professional counselor: IL LCPC 180-006927.
Which languages does she use in therapy?
This profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is Dr. Pannell based?
She practices in Illinois.
What communication methods are offered for sessions?
Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. She does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Pannell?
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