Mattracea Wendleton, LPC

Mattracea Wendleton is a licensed professional counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and questions about identity. She creates a calm space where people can be heard and begin to sort out what feels overwhelming. Many who seek her out want a therapist who meets them where they are and listens without judgment.

She draws on practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building skills to manage intense emotions. She also uses narrative techniques and EMDR when trauma is a central issue.

Sessions are client-focused and paced to each person's needs. The therapist asks about goals, life circumstances, and what has or has not helped before. Together the client and therapist choose techniques that fit daily life and priorities.

Wendleton brings seven years of counseling experience to her work and holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her practice is based in Missouri and she conducts sessions in English.

People often come for help with parenting strain, addiction and recovery concerns, grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, and problems like codependency or communication breakdowns. The work aims to make everyday habits and thinking patterns easier to handle and to reduce what gets in the way of functioning day to day.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel understood and decide what changes matter most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be useful for impulsivity, mood concerns, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will start by asking about goals, daily routines, and past efforts. Together they will try techniques and adjust based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps match methods to what actually works in the person’s life.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Ask which session formats are offered and how scheduling works. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or audio based on comfort and bandwidth. The focus remains on practical skills and changing thought and habit patterns so daily life becomes more manageable.