Dr. Wendy Petzel, LMFT
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and grief work
- Strengths-based empowerment
About Dr. Wendy Petzel
She frames the therapeutic relationship around the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are central to healing and change. Dr. Petzel encourages clients to recognize and build on those strengths while offering guidance, empathy, and practical tools to address what feels overwhelming.
Taking the first step toward change can feel courageous, and Dr. Petzel aims to support and empower people throughout that process. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect for each person’s experience, and a focus on achievable steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Wendy Petzel have?
Dr. Wendy Petzel has 31 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Wendy Petzel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: FL LMFT MT3481.
In which languages does Dr. Wendy Petzel provide therapy?
Dr. Wendy Petzel provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Wendy Petzel located?
Dr. Wendy Petzel is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Wendy Petzel as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Wendy Petzel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Wendy Petzel work with international clients?
Dr. Wendy Petzel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Wendy Petzel 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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
Dr. Wendy Petzel integrates approaches that help people understand patterns in relationships and manage distressing thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection - it is often useful for attachment concerns, intimacy difficulties, and healing from relational wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve coping skills. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild trust through research-informed exercises and skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Petzel collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors the work so the selected methods fit the client’s situation and pace. She emphasizes a team-based process where the client’s voice guides decisions about techniques and focus.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility. These formats can make it easier to attend sessions around work and caregiving schedules, access care from different locations within Florida, and maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and interventions to work well in remote formats while keeping sessions focused and collaborative.