Wendy Gaunt
Relationship-focused counselor who uses practical skills
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Wendy
Wendy Gaunt is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania who supports people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and struggles with self-esteem. She also helps with stress, grief, intimacy concerns, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and identity-related matters such as gender dysphoria.
Background and approach
Wendy presents a calm, direct style and aims to make sessions feel approachable and practical. She sees counseling as a partnership.
Sessions focus on the person in front of her, their history, and the choices that have helped them cope so far. Wendy uses simple, clear tools to reduce distress and build healthier routines.
Conversations can be warm and encouraging, and she will also offer direct feedback when it helps move things forward. Wendy blends several evidence-informed approaches to match each person's needs.
She draws from cognitive behavioral work to identify unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and action, and attachment-based ideas to understand close relationships. The Gottman Method is part of her toolbox for addressing relationship patterns and improving communication.
In a typical session she listens closely, helps name the problem, and works with the person to try concrete steps between meetings. Therapy can include short skill-building exercises, behavioral experiments, and attention to emotional patterns that keep problems stuck.
The goal is steady progress toward clearer thinking and more manageable days. Wendy has five years of clinical experience.
She works in English and practices as a Pennsylvania LPC. Her background includes work with varied concerns across community and clinical settings.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small committed steps toward those values. Online ACT work often uses short exercises and action plans between sessions to build momentum. The Gottman Method focuses on relationship patterns and communication skills, helping partners learn concrete ways to reduce fighting and increase connection; online sessions can include skill practice, role plays, and structured check-ins to change those habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about symptoms, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust over time based on what is helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different needs. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, brief skill coaching, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and maintain regular momentum.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English