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 compassionate, values-based approach.

As a recovering perfectionist, I’ve learned that fulfillment doesn’t come from doing everything “right,” but from living in alignment with what truly matters. I help clients clarify their values, build self-awareness, and take meaningful steps toward lives that feel authentic and sustainable, not just what’s expected. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, I’m here to support you.

Many of the individuals I work with are professionals and high-functioning adults balancing demanding careers with personal responsibilities. I offer therapy that provides practical tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and restore balance, so you can thrive at work and at home without losing yourself in the process.

Before becoming a therapist, I earned my BA from UNC-Chapel Hill and worked in management consulting before stepping away to raise my children. 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 (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and group private practice settings, continuing to help adults through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

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