Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Menlo Park, CA
I am a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients overcome trauma, depression, and addiction through personalized therapy and EMDR. With over two decades of experience since establishing my practice in Menlo Park, California in 2004, I combine traditional psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based interventions like EMDR to address unresolved past trauma and present challenges. My approach is relational and client-centered, focusing on empowering individuals to break free from destructive patterns and rediscover joy in their lives.I hold advanced certifications in EMDR and maintain licenses in California, New York, and Maine. My practice serves adults, couples, and families, addressing issues ranging from anxiety and self-esteem to complex trauma and addictive behaviors. By creating a safe, confidential environment, I help clients access their innate capacity for healing and growth. Whether working through childhood wounds or current life stressors, my goal is to facilitate sustainable change through compassionate, collaborative therapy.
Services
Psychotherapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Addiction Treatment
Depression Management
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Certified EMDR therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience
- Specialized training in trauma resolution and addiction recovery
- Licensed in California, New York, and Maine for broader accessibility
- Integrates traditional psychotherapy with evidence-based EMDR techniques
- Offers personalized treatment plans for individual, couples, and family therapy
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy sessions address emotional challenges through evidence-based techniques. This service helps clients explore thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. Sessions focus on resolving past trauma while addressing current life difficulties through a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR treatment accelerates trauma processing using bilateral stimulation. This service effectively reduces distress from traumatic memories while improving emotional regulation. Clients experience symptom relief through structured sessions that integrate traumatic experiences into adaptive resolution.
Addiction Treatment
Comprehensive addiction recovery programs address substance abuse and behavioral addictions. The service combines trauma-informed care with relapse prevention strategies. Clients receive personalized treatment plans targeting underlying causes of addictive behaviors while building sustainable recovery frameworks.
Depression Management
Targeted depression treatment utilizes cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches. This service helps clients identify negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and restore emotional well-being. Therapy focuses on both immediate symptom relief and long-term mental health improvement.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling addresses both 'big T' and 'small t' traumatic experiences. The service employs trauma-informed techniques to process distressing memories and reduce associated symptoms. Clients learn grounding techniques while rebuilding emotional resilience through structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Wendy Justus
Licensed Psychotherapist
Certified EMDR therapist with 20+ years of experience in trauma recovery. Holds master's degrees in clinical social work and transpersonal psychology. Specializes in treating depression, addiction, and complex trauma through integrative therapy approaches.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
I specialize in trauma recovery, depression management, and addiction treatment using evidence-based therapies like EMDR.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
Yes, I offer therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families in Menlo Park, California.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine psychodynamic therapy with EMDR and trauma-informed care tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Please contact me directly to discuss current service delivery options and scheduling availability.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for specialized treatments like EMDR.
