Wendi Makus
Arkansas LPC offering trauma-informed, holistic counseling
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About
Wendi Makus is an LPC licensed in Arkansas who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work with people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, mood differences, and a wide range of life challenges. She frames care in a holistic, solution-focused, trauma-informed manner and lists a broad set of specialties including grief, addictions, parenting, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her profile includes licensure details AR LPC P1607096 and OR LPC C6617.
Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. She has also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and holds certification in seed digging therapy, a model that explores early, formative beliefs and offers opportunities to reframe those narratives.
Makus describes counseling as collaborative. She often combines narrative work, skill-building, and trauma-informed techniques to explore patterns such as attachment, control, or codependency and to clarify goals. Prospective clients can expect a professional, approachable tone and an invitation to discuss what steps they want to take next.
Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. She has also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and holds certification in seed digging therapy, a model that explores early, formative beliefs and offers opportunities to reframe those narratives.
Makus describes counseling as collaborative. She often combines narrative work, skill-building, and trauma-informed techniques to explore patterns such as attachment, control, or codependency and to clarify goals. Prospective clients can expect a professional, approachable tone and an invitation to discuss what steps they want to take next.
- Location:
- Arkansas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- 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, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult 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), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AR LPC P1607096, OR LPC C6617
- NPI Number: 1801135009
- License: LPC (Arkansas), LPC (Oregon), LCPC (Maine), LPC (District of Columbia)
Options for remote counseling
Wendi Makus offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These communication options are presented as ways to maintain ongoing work and to match different preferences for real-time or messaging interactions.
She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and to practice present-moment strategies that align with those values. That approach is described in straightforward terms to support identifying what matters and taking committed steps, while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings as part of the process.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for skill development around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. For those with trauma-related material, Makus also integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-informed method she has trained in, to address the emotional impact of past events. She frames online work as collaborative and client-centered, tailoring which methods are emphasized based on what the person wants to address.
How many years has Wendi Makus been practicing?
Wendi Makus has 13 years of experience in counseling.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She is an LPC and holds licensure AR LPC P1607096 and OR LPC C6617.
Which languages does she offer services in?
The profile lists English as the language used for services.
Where is she based?
Her location is listed as Arkansas.
What ways can people work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
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