Wendy Gray

Compassionate clinical care for family and trauma concerns

LMHC North Carolina

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Wendy

Wendy Gray is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people facing family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches each case with respect and sensitivity, tailoring conversations and plans to the individual's situation while emphasizing practical strategies and emotional validation. Wendy helps clients navigate complex family dynamics, attachment concerns, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and the aftermath of loss or traumatic events.

Her work blends evidence-informed methods into a collaborative process that centers the client's goals. Wendy uses cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, draws on attachment-based ideas to explore relational wounds, and integrates motivational and solution-focused techniques to foster momentum and change.

Throughout treatment she attends to stressors such as caregiver burden, isolation, and co-occurring problems, aiming to empower clients to build resilience and clearer communication within their relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Wendy commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and build coping skills, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and ADHD-related patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relational experiences and how they shape current relationships, helping people understand patterns of closeness, abandonment concerns, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then adapt methods over time so the plan fits the client's needs and promotes sustainable change rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around busy lives, continue work during transitions, and access regular support without travel, while still using interactive techniques and homework that support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wendy frequently address?

She works with people managing family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related issues such as attachment, impulsivity, and isolation.

What kind of therapeutic style can be expected?

The approach is collaborative and respectful, combining practical skills training with attention to emotional experience and relationship patterns to meet each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Wendy brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, family dynamics, and caregiver stress.

What are Wendy's credentials and where is she based?

She is an LMHC licensed in North Carolina, listed as NC LMHC 3544, and practices from that state.

Does she provide services in multiple languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Compassion fatigue

Also works with

ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English