Mental Health
Greenville, TX
Virtual / In-Person

Wendy Thornell

Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern

Specialties

ADHDAlchohol UseAnger ManagementAnxietyAsperger's SyndromeBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderCodependencyCoping SkillsDepressionDevelopmental DisordersDivorceDomestic AbuseEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGamblingGriefInternet AddictionLearning DisabilitiesLife TransitionsObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)Oppositional DefianceParentingPeer RelationshipsRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingSexual AbuseSexual AddictionSpiritualityStressSubstance AbuseSuicidal IdeationThinking DisordersTransgenderTrauma & PTSDWomen's Issues

Patient Focus

ChildrenFamilyTeens/Adolescents

Attributes

EmpoweringOpen-MindedSolutions Oriented

Accepted Payments

AetnaCignaSelf-Pay

Overview

Wendy Thornell, LMSW, is a therapist at Curis Functional Health in Greenville, Texas. She helps teens and families navigate anxiety, overwhelming feelings, and big emotions. She specializes in supporting teens who feel misunderstood and parents seeking hope and connection at home. Her approach is hands-on and eclectic, blending evidence-based tools like TF-CBT and DBT with a lot of heart, humor, and lived parenting experience. She believes change happens when teens feel safe, seen, and empowered to take steps toward a life that feels lighter and more joyful.

Treatments

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Behavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Family TherapyGroup TherapyHumanistic TherapyInterpersonal Therapy (IPT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

About

I became a therapist because I know firsthand how scary it feels when your child is struggling and you’re not sure how to help. I dedicate my work to teens who often feel misunderstood, shut down, or overwhelmed, and to parents who want to see their kids happier and more connected. I create a safe, judgment-free space where teens can open up, practice new coping skills, and build confidence. I also partner with parents, offering guidance and tools to make home life less stressful and more supportive. My style is down-to-earth and real—I combine evidence-based approaches, such as TF-CBT and DBT, with humor, creativity, and a lot of heart. Because I’ve been both the professional and the parent in the room, families tell me I “get it” in a way that feels different. At the core, my mission is to walk alongside families so they don’t feel alone on the path toward healing and hope.

What areas you feel are your biggest strengths?
During any given session, I give my clients the experience of active listening, critical thinking skills, and innovative planning to help them design ways to improve their lives.
What's your favorite part about being a therapist?
Empowering individuals to live the best life they were born to live.
What can clients expect?
Clients of all ages will take away that failure is not final and that growth and learning is possible at each turn.
Why did you join Curis?
Clients of all ages will take away that failure is not final and that growth and learning is possible at each turn.

Clinics

Greenville, TX

Experience

Experience

Education

Master of Social Work

License, Certifications,
& Awards

LMSW/LCDC-I

Professional Organizations

National Association of Social Workers member

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