Dr. Wende Pannell, LCPC
- 22 years experience
- Illinois licensed LCPC
- Trauma informed care
About Dr. Wende Pannell
She aims to offer a steady, supportive space where clients can explore what is feeling stuck or overwhelming, including communication difficulties, social anxiety, workplace stress, and the impact of painful experiences. Dr. Pannell’s style emphasizes understanding the full context of a client’s life so therapy can address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns that affect mood, connection, and daily functioning.
Her clinical focus also includes helping clients strengthen self-compassion, rebuild supportive relationships, and develop coping strategies that feel practical and sustainable. She has particular interest in working with older adults and people navigating midlife transitions, chronic health challenges, and complex emotional experiences, offering individualized guidance that respects each client’s unique path and capacity for change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Wende Pannell have?
Dr. Wende Pannell has 22 years of experience providing mental health support.
Is Dr. Wende Pannell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Wende Pannell is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. License: IL LCPC 180-006927.
In which languages does Dr. Wende Pannell provide therapy?
Dr. Wende Pannell provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Wende Pannell located?
Dr. Wende Pannell is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dr. Wende Pannell as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Wende Pannell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Dr. Wende Pannell work with international clients?
No. Dr. Wende Pannell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Wende Pannell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.
Evidence-based approaches, delivered online with flexibility
Dr. Wende Pannell draws from well-known therapy models to support concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma-related experiences, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding to stressors day to day. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be especially useful when feelings are intense or situations feel hard to manage. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and emotions while taking steps toward values-based choices, supporting resilience during uncertainty and change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Pannell collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit their needs, adjusting over time as new insights and priorities emerge.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making care more accessible for busy schedules, midlife responsibilities, or health-related limitations while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work.