Hi, I am Wendy Kimelman!
Pursuing my dream of being a mental health counselor was a long and varied road.
As a registered nurse for over 20 years, I often felt frustrated trying to help my patients recover from acute and chronic illnesses. I often wondered why some of my clients would respond to their treatments and others did not. I wondered why some clients seemed more able to bounce back, experiencing resilience, while others were not able to experience such resilience.
I began to learn that there was more to our care of clients than just the medical care they received. I have been in awe of my client’s and their ability to manage difficult and traumatic experiences.
While completing my Masters Degree in Counseling from Rollins College, I have participated in the study and practice of therapeutic treatments that support clients to overcome difficult challenges and overwhelming experiences.
My hope for my clients is that they live their best lives. Supporting my clients to set goals, create strong coping strategies, and manage challenges for themselves, in their relationships, with families, in their jobs, and with the world brings me a great deal of satisfaction.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to support growth and goal achievement for the clients I serve. If I can assist you in the process of overcoming obstacles and becoming your best version of yourself, please contact me.
What People Are Saying
Wendy Kimelman was an amazing speaker. Please have her back to further discuss compassion fatigue. I didn’t want her hour to end! Great Speaker!
Wendy provided a wealth of information, I loved hearing her speak.
Compassion fatigue lecture definitely kept my attention after working all night! I definitely think I can pass on the lecture to my husband to help with his profession. Thank you!!
Counseling in Orlando or secure online therapy throughout Florida.
Thoughts from Wendy
Sucking It Up
Welcome to my happy spot! I have a small flower garden outside my bedroom and you can often find me here sipping coffee, reading a book, talking to my family or friends, or attempting to take slow, full, deep, breaths. [read more]
Feelings, what feelings?
I notice that clients often look at me blankly when I ask them the age-old counselor question, “how does that make you feel?” I get an array of different responses. [read more]
Creativity for the Sake of Joy
I love to paint, color, dance, sing, cook, and garden. When I say love, let’s be clear, I love the way I feel when I do these things. [read more]