Wendi Makus, LPC
Trauma-informed counselor for stress and relationships
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Trauma-informed holistic care
- 13 years experience
About Wendi Makus
Wendi Makus, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings 13 years of clinical experience to her practice in Arkansas. She approaches each person as a whole, focusing on more than symptoms to support improved mental health and overall well-being. Her work blends holistic, solution-focused, and trauma-informed methods to help people move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Makus has additional training in trauma-focused modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can help reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. She is also certified in seed digging therapy, a narrative-oriented approach that uses a garden metaphor to explore how difficult experiences plant “weeds” - such as feelings of unworthiness or being unloved - and how nurturing alternative beliefs can cultivate “flowers” like belonging and self-worth. Using these techniques, she helps clients identify roots of negative beliefs and create new, more constructive meanings.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes collaboration, warmth, and practical strategies so people can clarify goals and take steps toward the life they want.
Makus has additional training in trauma-focused modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which can help reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. She is also certified in seed digging therapy, a narrative-oriented approach that uses a garden metaphor to explore how difficult experiences plant “weeds” - such as feelings of unworthiness or being unloved - and how nurturing alternative beliefs can cultivate “flowers” like belonging and self-worth. Using these techniques, she helps clients identify roots of negative beliefs and create new, more constructive meanings.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes collaboration, warmth, and practical strategies so people can clarify goals and take steps toward the life they want.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Wendi Makus have?
Wendi Makus has 13 years of experience providing counseling and therapeutic support.
Is Wendi Makus a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license details are OR LPC C6617 and DC LPC PRC200001421.
In which languages does Wendi Makus provide therapy?
Wendi Makus provides therapy in English.
Where is Wendi Makus located?
Wendi Makus is located in Arkansas.
How can I work with Wendi Makus as my therapist?
You can work with Wendi Makus through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Wendi Makus work with international clients?
Wendi Makus does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Wendi Makus cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 that helps match you with a 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 with Wendi Makus
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where motivation or direction feels unclear.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. By exploring attachment styles and relational dynamics, this approach can support people dealing with abandonment, communication problems, intimacy concerns, or family-of-origin issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skill-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Wendi Makus works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor techniques and pacing so therapy feels practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, and scheduling constraints. For many people, these options increase consistency and support gradual progress while fitting into everyday life with licensed professionals and therapists guiding each step.