Wendy Durant
Licensed Therapist, MED, LPC
About
My approach to treating OCD involves creating a safe, nurturing space where you can openly communicate your struggles. Having a solid understanding of the treatment process is crucial, so I provide thorough education about what to expect. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan that integrates the most effective evidence-based practices. You can be confident knowing you'll feel empowered and supported every step of the way. My other areas of professional focus include sex therapy, play therapy, trauma-informed treatment (including racial trauma), LBGTQIA+ affirmative therapy, and mood disorders.
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About
My approach to treating OCD involves creating a safe, nurturing space where you can openly communicate your struggles. Having a solid understanding of the treatment process is crucial, so I provide thorough education about what to expect. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan that integrates the most effective evidence-based practices. You can be confident knowing you'll feel empowered and supported every step of the way. My other areas of professional focus include sex therapy, play therapy, trauma-informed treatment (including racial trauma), LBGTQIA+ affirmative therapy, and mood disorders.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Care Network HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield - Michigan, Cigna, EMI health, Forest County Potawatomi, Healthcare Management Administrators, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health, Partners Direct Health, Priority Health, Regence Blue Cross, Regence Group Administrators
LOCATION
Accepting members in Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Oregon, Texas
EDUCATION
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
BIPOC, LGBTQ, TGNC, Christianity
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Wendy
C.Z.
Aug 27, 2024
Wendy is an outstanding therapist. She has guided me along my OCD therapy journey with so much skill, kindness, and compassion. She has held me accountable to the work necessary for OCD treatment and has encouraged me along every step. Her feedback is always rooted in tangible data that we can discuss and analyze together. She’s provided advice and resources that are tailored to my specific situation, and I feel welcome to reach out anytime to discuss what’s going on in my journey. I can’t recommend her counseling services enough!
K.T.
Aug 25, 2024
I’m excited to start my exposure therapy w Dr. Wendy! Of course I’m nervous, but I know it’s for the best
A.R.
Jun 28, 2024
I really like Dr. Wendy, she’s great and puts me at ease. It’s a relief to know I’m going to be able to learn to manage my condition.
C.Z.
May 01, 2024
Wendy is an outstanding therapist. She takes the time to listen thoroughly to my concerns, and she asks just the right questions to get to the root of the issue. She is kind, warm, and welcoming. Initially, I was hesitant to seek therapy for OCD. I struggled with sharing my thoughts with anyone for fear of being stigmatized or misunderstood. I could barely wrestle with these thoughts myself, let alone attempt to communicate my internal experience to other people. However, after my first few sessions with Wendy, I quickly came to realize that I truly was not alone in my struggles. She helped me to understand the biological factors at play in OCD, as well as the psychological/emotional processes at work too. Because of her kindness and professionalism, I knew that she was someone I could trust to help me work through this gritty healing process. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such an experienced and talented mental health professional!
K.H.
Mar 05, 2024
Wendy adjusted my goals as my circumstances have changed, and was so helpful in working through things! I appreciate her flexibility and how she takes the time to understand my situation.
K.H.
Feb 22, 2024
I finally feel like someone has heard/seen me and is giving me the tools I need to get my life back together again. Dr. Durant is absolutely spectacular in how she educates and guides through the sessions, she is very patient and attentive. I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to have her help me work through my OCD!
B.B.
Jan 27, 2024
the steps are challenging but they are already helping a ton, and Wendy is very supportive!
J.G.
Jan 16, 2024
Wendy is awesome!
J.G.
Dec 14, 2023
Wendy is phenomenal. I feel so comfortable sharing in our sessions and her feedback is structured and on point. She is very supportive and I know that with her help I will be able to meet the challenges in front of me to recover!
A.S.
Nov 09, 2023
Wendy has changed my life for the best. I’m so thankful to have found her!
D.D.
Oct 21, 2023
Wendy is very intentional with her questions, non-judgemental, and most of all gets down to business to help me conquer OCD! I always leave our sessions feeling heard, seen, and empowered with practicals to approach intrusive thoughts I may have throughout my week.
B.C.
Oct 15, 2023
Wendy is so kind and amazing at helping me understand my ocd better! :)
M.S.
Sep 24, 2023
Dr Durant was clear about the process and gave me many opportunities to ask questions. She came across as knowledgeable about the treatment of OCD, nonjudgmental, and compassionate.
B.C.
Sep 22, 2023
She was really kind and I could tell it was important to her that I felt comfortable! 🥹
P.N.
Sep 01, 2023
Another Great session! I’m already fading to 1 session a week after about a month of therapy. I am so grateful to have a great therapist who provides such helpful tools, examples, and just overall care.
P.N.
Aug 23, 2023
My session was great. After 4 sessions i am already seeing progress. I feel like ERP is really effective in helping decrease any intrusive thoughts and images, again after 4 sessions i have seen a huge decrease in images and thoughts and an increase in overall life!
P.N.
Aug 16, 2023
She is very personable and makes me feel so comfortable.
C.M.
Aug 15, 2023
Wendy is helping me incredible amounts. I can tell she really cares. Thank you for all you are doing Wendy!! 🌟 🤩
J.A.
Aug 05, 2023
Wendy is incredible and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue working with her.
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