Wendi Makus, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma recovery
- Trauma-informed care
- EMDR and seed digging
- Flexible online sessions
About Wendi Makus
Wendi Makus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to therapy. With 13 years of experience, she focuses on helping people move through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life changes toward greater wellbeing. Wendi views each person beyond their symptoms, combining holistic perspectives with solution-focused and trauma-informed methods to engage clients in meaningful change.
She has training in trauma-focused interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured method that helps reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. She is also certified in seed digging therapy, a model that uses a garden metaphor to identify negative beliefs - the "weeds" - that grow from painful events and to nurture positive beliefs - the "flowers" - that support healing. Through narrative techniques, Wendi helps clients locate the roots of painful thoughts and craft alternative, more helpful beliefs when they choose to do so.
Her practice integrates elements from evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person - addressing issues like attachment and abandonment, family and blended-family dynamics, addictions, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Wendi aims to collaborate with clients to clarify goals and take practical steps toward the changes they want to see in their lives.
She has training in trauma-focused interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured method that helps reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. She is also certified in seed digging therapy, a model that uses a garden metaphor to identify negative beliefs - the "weeds" - that grow from painful events and to nurture positive beliefs - the "flowers" - that support healing. Through narrative techniques, Wendi helps clients locate the roots of painful thoughts and craft alternative, more helpful beliefs when they choose to do so.
Her practice integrates elements from evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person - addressing issues like attachment and abandonment, family and blended-family dynamics, addictions, ADHD, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Wendi aims to collaborate with clients to clarify goals and take practical steps toward the changes they want to see in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Wendi Makus have?
Wendi Makus has 13 years of experience.
Is Wendi Makus a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AR LPC P1607096 and OR LPC C6617.
In which languages does Wendi Makus provide therapy?
Wendi Makus provides therapy in English.
Where is Wendi Makus located?
Wendi Makus is located in Arkansas.
How can I work with Wendi Makus as my therapist?
You can work with Wendi Makus through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Wendi Makus work with international clients?
Wendi Makus does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Wendi Makus cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify their values, notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and commit to meaningful actions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and when adjusting to life changes by teaching skills to live in alignment with what matters most.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early connections with caregivers. It explores how those attachment styles show up in current relationships and supports creating more secure, connected ways of relating, which can help with abandonment, intimacy, and family dynamics.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes collaboration and empathy. The therapist creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and direction of change, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and exploring personal goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Wendi works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to find the best fit.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and life schedules, and allow clients to continue progress from wherever they are.