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geometry-shapes iconSubstance Use, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD
Online in California
16 years in practice
Ages served: 14-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Wendy accepts 17 insurers
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Compsych
JP Farley Corporation
Magellan
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage California
Sutter Health Plan
Sutter Senior Care
UMR
Ventura County Health Care Plan
Western Health Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$300
first session
$210
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Wendy

I am Wendy Colocho, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Drawing on my advanced clinical training and experience, I work with teens and adults seeking clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful change, helping them move toward improved well‑being and a stronger sense of self. 

I use an integrative, evidence‑based, and holistic approach that combines psychotherapy with thoughtful medication management to support healing. Clients can expect compassionate, patient‑centered care tailored to concerns like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use, helping them build resilience and achieve lasting growth. 

I would be honored to support you on your path toward healing. You deserve care that feels safe, collaborative, and empowering, and I’m here to walk with you as you take the next steps. When you're ready, I welcome you to schedule an appointment and begin this journey toward well‑being together.

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"Both professional training and personal experience have shaped my therapeutic approach, enabling me to meet clients with empathy, insight, and a nonjudgmental presence. "

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Get to know Wendy

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a psychiatric provider to offer compassionate, evidence‑based, and patient‑centered care to individuals facing mental health challenges, advocating for their well‑being and recovery, while also helping bridge the gap in safe, equitable, and culturally sensitive care—especially within the Hispanic/Latino community, where speaking Spanish allows me to reduce stigma and build stronger, more direct patient‑provider relationships. 

What types of clients do you work best with?

As a board‑certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC), I provide compassionate, evidence‑based, and culturally attuned care for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders. I work extensively with clients from Hispanic/Latino backgrounds, offering holistic and respectful support that honors identity and lived experience, and my Spanish fluency helps eliminate barriers in rapport and access to equitable care. I also bring years of experience working with recently paroled and incarcerated individuals, first responders, and veterans, supporting them through trauma‑related challenges and recovery journeys. 

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process? 

I wish all clients knew that healing is a gradual, collaborative process and that seeking support is a courageous step toward meaningful change.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

In the first session, clients can expect a thorough, patient‑centered evaluation, including discussion of symptoms, history, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals, followed by collaborative planning of therapeutic and medication options when appropriate.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider? 

My practice is informed by values of compassion, transparency, equity, and respect for each person’s identity, culture, and lived experience, guiding me to provide safe and affirming care.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I tailor therapy using a holistic, integrative approach that considers each client’s unique history, goals, cultural background, and preferences, and combines psychotherapy and medication management as needed.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesSubstance Use, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Divorce, School Issues, Racial Identity, Parenting, Family Conflict, Alcohol Use, Spirituality, Chronic Illness/Pain, Testing & Evaluation, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Career Counseling, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Gender Identity / Transgender, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Weight Loss, Video Game Addiction, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Thinking Disorders, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Sports Performance, Social Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Seniors & Geriatric, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Obesity, Neurodiversity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Internet Addiction, Infertility, Impulse Control Disorders, Hoarding, Gambling, First Responders, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Violence, Developmental Disorders, Codependency, Caregivers, Body Dysmorphia, Antisocial Personality, Agoraphobia, Adoption, Self-Harming, Relationships, Life Transition, Eating Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Self Esteem, Men’s Issues, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse, Military / Veteran
ApproachesSomatic, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Multicultural, Integrative, Culturally Sensitive, Transpersonal, Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Interpersonal, Structural Family Therapy (SFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychotherapy, Intensive Therapy, Forensic Psychology, Family / Marital, Existential Therapy, Relational, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic / Rogerian
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Education and training

Years in practice
16 years
Graduating institute
Charles R. Drew University of Science and medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Graduating degree
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
SpanishEnglish
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NPI number1801481395
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State of practiceCA
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License number95029221
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Wendy Colocho

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)she/her