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Wendy Goffena

Collaborative, practical therapy grounded in experience

LCSW Montana

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

Wendy Goffena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical practice and a long history in mental health services.

Background and approach

She trained in social work after a foundation in elementary education, completed a master's degree with honors, and met licensure requirements to practice as an LCSW. Wendy has worked across diverse mental health settings and brings that breadth of experience to her current Montana-based practice.

Her therapeutic style centers on collaboration and client-centered care, using strengths-based and motivational interviewing approaches to help people set and reach meaningful goals. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR when appropriate.

Wendy aims to help clients reduce distress, develop emotion regulation and coping skills, and increase psychological flexibility so daily life feels more manageable. People who connect with her typically benefit from a direct but empathic approach that values client expertise and practical strategies.

Outside of clinical work she spends time outdoors in Montana and pursues creative interests that inform a balanced professional perspective.

Approaches and accessibility in online therapy

Wendy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and actions; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which blends acceptance and mindfulness strategies with goal-driven behavior change to increase psychological flexibility and support meaningful action. When trauma is a concern, EMDR can be employed as a tool to process distressing memories that interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Wendy works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel most useful, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve to find the best fit for therapeutic progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins, or ongoing work between sessions. These formats can make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Wendy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among others.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person's needs and strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in clinical settings and a cumulative 24 years in mental health services across multiple care environments.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Wyoming and Montana with the following licence details: WY LCSW LCSW-1068 and MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-31489, and she practices in Montana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Montana, Wyoming

Languages

English