Dr. Wendy McVey, Clinical Psychologist

PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR STRESS, ANXIETY & TRAUMA 

​CLIENT CENTERED THERAPY FOR THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN YOUR LIFE

I am deeply committed to my profession and my clients. 

I respect and honor different religions, abilities, backgrounds and identities, and I am LGBTQ+ friendly. 

This is not just a job to me, I truly enjoy what I do and I have witnessed the long-term impact of effective therapy. 

Contact me directly to book a complementary, 15 minute, Introductory Video Session. 

I am happy to answer any questions about my background or the way I work to see if my skills are a good match for your needs. 

PHONE/TEXT: (510) 239-3838

EMAIL: DRWMCVEY@GMAIL.COM

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What My Clients Say

'Over the last few years, our work together has been extremely useful in helping me to identify my trauma wounds, understand emotional flashbacks and how to handle them in real time, and to see that I need to continue to integrate parts of myself that were buried and misunderstood for so long. I have a deeper relationship with (my partner), and I'm a better person, manager, and parent for it.'

-Former Client (from unsolicited client email at the end of therapy)

Thank you for everything. I feel much stronger, more self-aware and confident since we started working together. Thanks so much for everything you have helped me with over the past couple of months. I reflected on it over the week. I love working with you. You have been one of the best therapists I have had."

-Former Client (from unsolicited client email during/after end of therapy)

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IN-PERSON AND TELETHERAPY SESSIONS

I design my sessions to be a safe, collaborative space where I focus on moving toward healing and change that is meaningful to you.

I have a warm, non-judgmental, conversational style that recognizes the healing potential of a strong alliance.

I collaborate with you throughout each session, and between sessions through a Post-Session Survey that asks you to reflect on the session and give honest feedback about your feelings about our work together. I can then shift our focus or methods to make sure we are continuing to move toward healing and change that is meaningful to you. 

I help you Identify and Remove the Blocks to moving forward towards the life you want:

#1: IDENTIFY BLOCKS

Do you have,

-Chronic Physical Symptoms, such as GI Distress, Headaches, Heart Palpitations, Pain or Fatigue?

-Low Self-Esteem, Ineffective Communication, Difficulty Setting and Maintaining Boundaries?

-Increased Fighting or Withdrawal from Others?

-Persistent Grief or Sadness?

-Intense Feelings of Guilt and Shame?

-Unpredictable Anger or Tears?

#2: IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE BLOCKS

I help people who have experienced,

-Loss of Loved One

-Serious Illness or Injury

-Unhealthy Family Relationships

-Fighting, Separation or Divorce

-Unhealthy Work Environment

-Physical or Emotional Abuse

Leading to increased levels of: 

STRESS = when our body produces hormones that trigger a fight or flight response due to our experiencing something new, unexpected or threatening to our sense of self.

ANXIETY = when we have too much stress or feel we are powerless to change our situation, leading to feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope; affecting our physical health, our relationships and our ability to enjoy life.

TRAUMA =  when an incident causes physical, emotional, spiritual or psychological harm leading to unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.

#3: REMOVE THE BLOCKS

I provide compassionate care through specialized training in:

PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY where we look to the past to identify patterns in your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight into their effect on your current self and be able to change them.  

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) teaches you to become more aware of your thoughts and beliefs and gives you skills to help you react to emotional triggers in a healthier way.

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR) helps you process traumatic memories that are overwhelming your feelings and responses to situations in the present. 

Each is tailored to your style of learning and growth so, together, we build on your inherent abilities and resilience.