About Me

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Hello! I’m Wendy Attmore, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) offering online therapy for adults in Tennessee and North Carolina. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, and more through a through a warm, direct, and practical approach.

I'm a recovering perfectionist. I've learned firsthand that fulfillment doesn't come from doing everything right — it comes from living in alignment with what actually matters to you. I bring that perspective into the room with every client.

Before becoming a therapist, I earned my BA from UNC-Chapel Hill and spent years in management consulting, working with high-performing teams under real pressure. I know what it's like to operate in demanding environments where vulnerability isn't exactly on the agenda — where you're expected to have the answers, hold it together, and keep moving. That experience shapes how I work with clients every day, especially professionals and men who are used to solving problems but find that this particular one doesn't respond to harder work or more willpower.

I later earned my MSW from the University of Tennessee and began my clinical work in a psychiatric hospital, supporting adults facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and psychosis. Since then I've worked in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and group private practice settings — giving me a broad clinical foundation that informs the practical, skills-based approach I use today.

I’ve called the Nashville area home for over 15 years, where I live with my husband, two sons, and our dog, Boone. Outside of therapy, I enjoy traveling (especially to the mountains of North Carolina) and spending time with my family.

Online therapy for adults in Tennessee and North Carolina

Areas of Expertise

I work with adults who are ready to break old patterns, explore their emotions with honesty, and grow through self-compassion. I help them gain practical skills and strategies to help them find clarity, peace, and lasting self-acceptance.

  • I can help you navigate emotional challenges and unhelpful thinking patterns including:

    • Anxiety and stress management

    • Depression

    • Grief and loss

    • Mood disorders and emotional regulation

    • Trauma and PTSD

  • I help clients navigate change, manage pressure, and explore who they want to be, beyond society's expectations and the drive to “do it all right.” Our work together can help you build stronger relationships through better connection, communication, and emotional clarity, whether you're facing conflict, parenting stress, or disconnection.

    • Major life changes

    • Challenges of aging

    • Dysfunctional family dynamics

    • Marital strain and conflict

    • Parenting skills

  • Therapy helps you recognize and understand patterns in your thoughts and behaviors, while building practical skills and strategies to create meaningful, lasting change.

    • ADHD and executive functioning challenges

    • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

    • Substance abuse

    • Connecting childhood experiences to present-day behavior patterns

    • Self-harm

    • Perfectionism and self-worth

  • I’m here to support your journey with compassionate care focused on identity, expression, and the unique challenges you face, whether related to LGBTQIA+ experiences, women’s health, or men’s emotional well-being.

    • LGBTQIA+ support

    • Women’s issues (pregnancy, infertility, perimenopause & more)

    • Men’s issues (emotional expression, vulnerability & more)

License Information

  • Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker | # 9518

  • North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker | # CO18536

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Master of Social Work, University of Tennessee

Professional Experience

  • Therapist, Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center

  • Social Worker & Outpatient Therapist, Rolling Hills Hospital

  • Clinical Intern, Belmont University Counseling Center

  • Associate Director & Special Projects Coordinator, Educare

  • Freelance Writer

  • Project Management Consultant, Accenture

Trusted by Fellow Clinicians

"Wendy has a direct approach — an ideal fit for working professionals and men who are interested in starting therapy."

— Sara Thane Milam, LCSW

"Direct and driven, with only the best at heart for her clients. Her mixture of strength and gentleness makes her perfect for clients of various personalities."

— Samantha Browning, LCSW

"Compassionate, skilled, and highly attuned — she creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely seen and supported."

- Alison Hedges, LCSW