Wendi Nixon, LCMHC
Trauma-informed counselor for families and individuals
- 27 years of experience
- Trauma and family focus
- In-person therapy horses
About Wendi Nixon
Wendi D. Nixon, Ph.D., NCC, LCMHC, brings more than 27 years of clinical experience helping children, adolescents, individuals, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, abuse, and neglect. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Regent University in 1989 and completed a doctorate in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Counseling from Regent University in May 2023. As a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC - a license to practice clinical mental health counseling in North Carolina, NC LCMHC 4201), she combines advanced training with long-standing hands-on work.
Wendi completed rostered training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 and earned certification as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) in 2013 from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. She integrates evidence-informed methods with experiential options, including work with therapy horses at her in-person practice, to support recovery from trauma and other mental health concerns.
Her clinical style emphasizes a client-centered stance that values each person as the expert on their own experience, complemented by psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques and family systems perspectives when appropriate. Wendi focuses on individualized care for issues such as stress, family and parenting challenges, attachment and adoption concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and grief. She offers compassionate, goal-oriented support aimed at helping clients move toward greater stability and well-being, and she looks forward to supporting clients on their journeys to wholeness.
Wendi completed rostered training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 and earned certification as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) in 2013 from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. She integrates evidence-informed methods with experiential options, including work with therapy horses at her in-person practice, to support recovery from trauma and other mental health concerns.
Her clinical style emphasizes a client-centered stance that values each person as the expert on their own experience, complemented by psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques and family systems perspectives when appropriate. Wendi focuses on individualized care for issues such as stress, family and parenting challenges, attachment and adoption concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and grief. She offers compassionate, goal-oriented support aimed at helping clients move toward greater stability and well-being, and she looks forward to supporting clients on their journeys to wholeness.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Wendi Nixon have?
Wendi Nixon has 27 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, children, adolescents, and families.
Is Wendi Nixon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her license in North Carolina is NC LCMHC 4201.
In which languages does Wendi Nixon provide therapy?
Wendi Nixon provides therapy in English.
Where is Wendi Nixon located?
Wendi Nixon is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Wendi Nixon as my therapist?
Clients can work with Wendi Nixon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Wendi Nixon work with international clients?
Wendi Nixon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Wendi Nixon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on an empathetic, nonjudgmental partnership where the therapist listens deeply and supports clients as they explore their thoughts and feelings. This approach helps with building self-understanding, confidence, and motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-based method that examines unhelpful thinking patterns and develops practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and seeks to strengthen emotional bonds and security, which can be especially helpful for family, adoption, and attachment-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor treatment plans and adjust techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while still receiving focused therapeutic support.