Wendy Sharpless LPC
Owner, Therapist
610-984-5507
I am the owner and founder of Redwood Counseling. The redwood tree inspired the vision for my practice because, to me, it represents resilience, healing, and continued growth. Just as a redwood can bear the scars of what it has endured and continue to grow, we too can carry the marks of our experiences while continuing to heal, grow, and thrive.
I created Redwood Counseling to be a warm and welcoming place where people can feel supported through the many challenges life brings. While trauma-informed care is an important part of my work, I believe mental health is about the whole person and the experiences, relationships, transitions, and challenges that shape our lives.
Conditions treated:
Anxiety Disorders (except OCD)
Mood Disorders (Adjustment D/O, Depression, Bipolar)
School Challenges
Relationship Challenges
Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence
Trauma Disorders Certified/Specialist
Work Challenges
Therapies offered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps you recognize unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier ways of thinking, coping, and responding to challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Builds practical skills for managing difficult emotions, handling stress, improving relationships, and creating greater emotional balance.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – Helps the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences so that painful memories and triggers can become less overwhelming.
Neuropsychotherapy – Incorporates an understanding of the brain, nervous system, emotions, and life experiences to help clients better understand their responses and develop healthier patterns.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – A structured, trauma-focused approach that helps individuals process traumatic experiences, strengthen coping skills, and reduce the lasting impact of trauma.
Education
2014 - Graduated with EdS in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University
2013 - Completed MA in Counseling from Seton Hall University
2010 - Graduated with BA in Psychology from Ashford University (nka University of Arizona)
2007 - Graduated with AA in Psycholgy from Bucks County Community College
Presentations
Boyle, W. (2016, October). Trauma-informed care: Post traumatic stress [Training presentation]. Millhill Child and Family Development, Trenton, NJ.
Boyle, W. (2016, June). Trauma-informed care: Responding in a trauma-informed way [Training presentation]. Millhill Child and Family Development, Trenton, NJ.
Boyle, W. (2015, October). Trauma-informed care [Training presentation]. Millhill Child and Family Development, Trenton, NJ.