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Wynn Helms

Therapist
28 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with individuals who want to heal from trauma, to manage anxiety and to improve self-esteem and to move beyond the obstacles that keep them from living the lives they desire. Together, we'll build practical skills for coping with difficult emotions while helping you reconnect with the deep, intuitive voice of your authentic self. My approach is warm, gently direct, and centered on the goals that matter most to you.

My approach to therapy

At the heart of my work is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate approach that helps people understand and heal the many parts of themselves that have developed throughout life's journey. Some parts may carry pain from past experiences, while others work tirelessly to protect us from being hurt again. Through IFS, we learn to approach these parts with curiosity rather than judgment, allowing greater self-understanding, healing, and access to the calm, wise, and intuitive qualities of the authentic Self.

I am also certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and use this approach when appropriate. EMDR can help lessen the impact of traumatic experiences, release the hold of distressing memories, and transform beliefs that may be limiting your ability to live fully.

I only work virtually at this time. My hope is that the work we do together fosters meaningful breakthroughs—not only within our sessions, but in the way you relate to yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to create.

What you can expect from me

We all want to be heard while being respected. I endeavor to create a virtual environment that allows for safety in the expression of your thoughts, ideas and feelings.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Affirming, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    28 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Phillips Graduate University, MA (Master of Arts) at Phillips Graduate Institute
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English