Credentials

  • Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Consultant

  • IFS Institute-Approved Program Assistant

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State (Retired)

  • Experienced IFS-Informed Meditation and Group Facilitator

  • IFS International Conference Speaker

  • Women’s Retreat Leader

  • Author of Loving and Leading From the Inside Out

My professional education includes a Masters Degree in Counseling Education and extensive training in several other types of mainstream and adjunct therapeutic processes, including CBT, Play Therapy, Sandtray, Soul Collage®️, EMDR, Tapping (EFT), mindfulness, Trauma Informed Yoga, meditation, drumming, and Holotropic Breathwork. My work with you is influenced by these practices, yet I see through the lens of Internal Family Systems, an evidence-based model, which serves as the key to healing trauma and the wounded relationship you have developed with yourself.

“IFS changed MY life.

I am continually inspired to share this path of love & transformation. with others.”

300+

therapists trained

As a Program Assistant for over a dozen L-1 and L-2 trainings, and hundreds of hours leading consultation groups for the IFS Institute, I am pleased to have the opportunity to give back.

2,000+

Individuals Served

I truly feel honored to have had the privilege to work with clients and students over the last 20 years.

1

book published:

“Loving and Leading from the Inside OUT”

An introduction to the 6 steps of the IFS process with a daily journal to track the development of positive relationships between inner parts and one’s true self.

16

Years Leading Meditation

Helping people experience the stillness and love within and all around us- sensing the innate ONEHEART that connects us, and its peaceful presence that

Reviews

“This IFS process of healing trauma didn’t make sense, at first. Now, this part of me acknowledges that I feel better, I’m not feeling stuck anymore. Positive, unexpected things are happening. New opportunities, new conversations, more confidence.”

Anonymous Client - Attorney in Buffalo, NY

Wende has such a warm, compassionate, and curious presence. She embodies so much Self-energy. She has held a beautiful container that has allowed me to do some very deep work that would have been difficult for me to do with anyone else.

IFS Therapist, Kelowna BC Canada 

“I’M SETTING OUT BOUNDARIES AT WORK AND WITH MY FAMILY AND I’M CONTINUING TO REINFORCE THEM. I FEEL LIKE I MATTER. I FEEL MORE WHOLE. MY FEELINGS MATTER. I WON’T SELL OUT MY DIGNITY FOR OTHER APPROVAL. THERE’S BEEN A SHIFT FROM FEELING POWERLESS AND UNIMPORTANT AS A KID TO SENSING A FEELING OF WORTHINESS!”

Anonymous Client - DDS in Buffalo, NY

Rave Reviews

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Joy, optimism and playfulness as your expansion unfolds.

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Authentic presence and transparency while exploring your own individuality..

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A home for spiritual exploration, curiosity, uncertainty, belonging and deep connection with others

your call to action

Continue your growth with wende, starting today.

Come with an open mind, a ready heart, and a willingness to grow. Every conversation is respected and considered private. I welcome you, and look forward to diving in the deep with you.

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