Wendy’s career has been about helping people: as a school teacher, yoga, mindfulness, and
meditation instructor as well as an active community member. Now as a therapist, she continues
her guiding principle of “respecting the spirit in each individual.” Her work is holistic in nature,
supporting the mind, emotions, and body of her clients as a whole. Combining her GVSU
Master of Social Work degree with her years of other professional experiences, Wendy provides
a unique person-centered approach for her clients on their path and meets them where they are
at in their lives.

In her practice Wendy uses somatics, mindfulness, yoga, self-compassion practices and similar
modalities such as experiencing nature for overall wellness in individuals and relationship
concerns. She provides trauma-informed care, and specializes in women’s issues, anxiety and
depression, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships. She works with individuals of all
ages, including those who have family histories of addiction and substance use disorders. Additionally, she has a deep interest in end of life issues, grief and loss. Given her years as a teacher,
she still enjoys working with children, adolescents, along with providing parental and family
support.

Life can be challenging at times. Wendy feels honored to help provide a safe and healing
environment for individuals and families, collaborating with them to find more balance and
equanimity in their lives. Wendy’s personal passions include gardening, reading, being at the
lakeshore, wandering a farm market, and hiking in area parks.

If you’re looking for a therapist who’s experienced, down-to-earth, and not afraid to tackle the hard stuff—you’re in the right place. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and have been in the helping field since 2005. I specialize in substance abuse, personality disorders, women’s issues, and supporting people impacted by true crime and various forms of injustice.

My approach is outcome-based. While “evidence-based” is important (and, yes, I use proven methods), what matters most to me is that you feel better. I draw from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and good old’ person-centered talk therapy. I’m always expanding my skills to meet each client where they are.

I offer therapy that’s collaborative, honest, and goal-oriented—no psychobabble, no fluff. Just meaningful work that helps you move forward.

Outside of work, I’m a big fan of dogs (my Havanese, John Rambo, often joins sessions if clients approve), Halloween, scary movies, and music. I find joy in the weird, the peaceful, and everything between—and I bring that same openness and authenticity into the therapy space.

Sonia Frausto LLMSW speaks Spanish and English fluently and takes great pride in her heritage, language, and culture.

She has worked in the mental health field since 2016 and obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Spring Arbor University in 2018. Sonia has extensive experience assisting and supporting children and teens struggling with Social/ Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideations and Trauma. She takes great privilege and joy working with a wide array of ages, ranging from children to adults.

Sonia’s therapeutic approaches include person-centered, solutions-focused, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). “I believe therapy needs to be customized, as every person’s life experience is their own. Whether you are looking for skills to better cope with stress, improve your ability to regulate your emotions, or increase your satisfaction in your relationships. I welcome the opportunity for us to work at it together.”

Sonia believes that rapport-building is one of the most crucial steps in creating a therapeutic alliance based on trust. She strives to create a serene, comforting environment where my clients feel supported, listened to, and understood. “I’m here to support you through your challenges and provide you the tools you need to overcome them and accomplish your individual treatment and development objectives.”