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Wendy Orellana

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey

In-Network

Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Wendy

Hello, I am Wendy. I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and I have dedicated my career to helping empower others in telling their story. I work with clients to support them in understanding and navigating their experiences through a collaborative, integrative approach. My approach to therapy involves drawing from different schools of thought. My goal is to explore the background of your story while building on the interconnectedness of what is happening today. I also teach ways of strengthening the connection between the body, mind, emotions, and the environment around you. I am particularly passionate about helping clients strengthen the mind-body connection through mindfulness-based breathwork and meditation.

I am particularly passionate about helping clients strengthen the mind-body connection through mindfulness-based breathwork and meditation.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Holistic
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I am a teacher and practice yoga daily. I love getting in touch with nature on walks or hikes. I truly enjoy time with my dog.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#37PC00521600 • New Jersey • LPC

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Columbia University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Wendy Orellana accepts Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Wendy Orellana is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Wendy is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Wendy’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00521600, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Wendy Orellana has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Wendy’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Columbia University. Over that time, Wendy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Latine Community, Parents, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Blended families, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Wendy is part of that group.

Wendy Orellana works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Latine Community, Parents, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues, among other areas. These are the areas where Wendy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Wendy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Wendy Orellana draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Wendy’s style is calming, holistic, mindful, open-minded, and warm. In Wendy’s words: “I am particularly passionate about helping clients strengthen the mind-body connection through mindfulness-based breathwork and meditation.”

Wendy Orellana (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Wendy identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Wendy provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Wendy Orellana offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Wendy is licensed in New Jersey, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Wendy Orellana is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Wendy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Wendy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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