Dr. Wendy Petzel, LMFT
Therapist in Florida
Dr.
- License MT3481 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1083649503 · national registry
- Experience and languages 31+ years in practice English
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About Wendy
Dr. Wendy Petzel helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can feel safer in their day-to-day life.
She names strengths and builds on what already works for each person. Dr. Petzel is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist with 31 years of experience and uses that background to guide the work.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative.
Background and approach
She listens to what matters most and then suggests tools to try between sessions. That can include short exercises to reduce anxiety, ways to communicate with someone important, or steps to cope after a loss. Sessions focus on what a person needs now and what they want for the future.
Dr. Petzel draws on relationship-focused methods such as the Gottman Method and Imago ideas to help people understand patterns and improve communication. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address how past relationships and current thoughts influence feelings and behavior.
In practice she aims for clear goals and small, measurable changes. She helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and track progress. The tone in sessions is respectful and direct, with a focus on real-world skills.
People can work with her for short-term problem solving or longer-term healing after trauma or loss. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
Credentials
- LMFT (Florida)
- License MT3481 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1083649503 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Wendy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Approaches Wendy names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Wendy names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How relationship and attachment work online
Dr. Petzel uses the Gottman Method to help people spot interaction patterns and practice better communication. That approach focuses on concrete skills like turning toward a partner's bids and repairing conflict, which can be practiced in real life and reviewed in sessions.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and ongoing relationships shape expectations and emotional responses. This work helps people understand why they react a certain way and offers steps to build more stable connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood with targeted exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. This collaborative planning makes it easier to try techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper, face-to-face work and skill coaching. Phone talks can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow short updates, coaching prompts, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment or caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, communication skills, and tools to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 31 years of professional experience to her work and uses that background to guide treatment choices and interventions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing from Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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