Assessing your strengths, challenges and capacity issues.
Together, we will explore where you are stuck, what is holding you back and then employ proven tools for forward motion.
I believe that therapy blends the process of
Fixing what is broken and
Magnifying what is awesome.
Practice Awareness
Embrace Resilience
Breathe Gratitude
Be Here Now
How can I help?
INDIVIDUALS
COUPLES
FAMILIES
My mission is to rebuild society, one person at a time, strengthening individual vibrancy, building love and affection within couples and stabilizing families for resilience and flourishing.
With individuals, we will go beyond just addressing depression, anxiety and trauma.
We will explore issues of purpose, connection and meaning.
For couples, we will explore practical tools for falling in love again, building affection and respect.
We will rebuild trust where it has been broken and seek to build meaningful partnerships.
Being married with children is an art. It takes intentional preparation.
Putting the marriage first, we will explore strategies to invite the children
to join the union of a strong partnership.
Therapeutic Style
I take an integrative approach, blending empirically supported, outcome-proven interventions, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, Personal and Interpersonal Stagnation
Getting my certification in Nutritional Mental Health, I take a strong interest in your whole person, exploring the chemistry of emotions and how those are impacted by lifestyle.
We will assess:
Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Thinking and Spiritual practices.
Therapeutic Strategies
ACT, CBT, DBT & ABBT
Gottman, EFT & Atkinson
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Using the above resources, it is my desire to provide you with an arsenal of
Practical Tools for Change,
joining your journey towards vibrancy with compassion and encouragement.
T.H.I.N.K.
Capture your Thoughts:
Is it True? Helpful? Inspiring? Necessary? or Kind?
5:1 Ratio
Positives to Negatives:
Fight the Hardwired Negativity Bias &
Homeostasis
Gratitude Works!
Resilience is fostered by leaning into opposition:
You are stronger than you know.
BIO
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Existential. Purposeful. Playful. Vibrant.
I embrace Gratitude and Resilience. I deeply enjoy seeing how these interface with neuroscience; how we can leverage our physiology to live more vibrant lives.
I love to magnify the beautiful especially in times of darkness.
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Decades ago, I got my Bachelor's in Psychology, graduating magna cum laude with a minor in Religious Studies. After being a wife, mom, office manager and medical biller, my two sons launched, allowing me to go back to school. Getting my Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy at Whitworth, I'm enjoying a deep dive into the next meaningful chapter.
Fun Facts: I have enthusiasm containment issues and love to play outside! Kayaking, backpacking, hiking and tandem rides are just a few. But my very favorite "activity" is to sit quietly outside and notice tiny, delicate beauties and moments. I’ve got three black cats, two young men serving in the military, and I've been married to my favorite playmate for over 25 years.
CONTACT
Fees: $120 per 60min session, individual or couple
$180 per 90min EMDR session, available upon request
Wendy is not currently paneled with insurance companies, so your medical privacy is secure.
If you have insurance that covers out of network benefits, Wendy can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company.
For further inquiries, please contact Wendy
Tel: 509.795.0460 | wendyf@wendyfishburnelmft.com
104 S. Freya #214A Orange Flag Building Spokane, WA 99202
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