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Dr. Wende Pannell

Experienced therapist guiding lasting change

LCPC Illinois

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Wende

Dr. Wende Pannell is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 22 years of experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and challenges to self-esteem.

Background and approach

She works with clients facing grief, career shifts, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other life changes, helping them identify practical steps toward greater emotional balance and clearer priorities. Her practice emphasizes building a calm, respectful space where clients examine communication patterns, process painful memories, and practice healthier coping skills.

Dr. Pannell draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed methods to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and strengthen relational patterns.

She blends structured skill work with empathetic listening to tailor support to each person’s needs. Clients can expect a collaborative focus on identifying goals, practicing concrete strategies, and increasing self-compassion as part of long-term growth.

Dr. Pannell combines clinical training with practical problem solving to assist people coping with chronic illness, midlife transitions, financial stress, panic, and other complex emotional concerns.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Pannell commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic, while ACT helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility to cope with difficult feelings and life changes.

She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to explore how early and current relationship patterns influence emotional responses and communication. That perspective can be useful for clients navigating relationship stress, isolation, or trust issues by helping them recognize patterns and try new ways of relating.

Deciding which method to use is collaborative and part of the initial sessions. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then tailor a mix of approaches and skills practice to best support progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, access care from home, and continue steady work on coping strategies and emotional growth.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, grief, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends structured, skills-based methods with empathic, client-centered listening. She uses techniques to shift thinking patterns while also attending to emotional processing and values.
What is her professional background?
Dr. Pannell has 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges and emotional recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois; the license number is IL LCPC 180-006927.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English