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my journey to financial serenity

“I often think of life as a quilt, and every phase is a new square. At the time, you don’t know exactly what you’re making and how it’s going to all fit together. It’s only in looking back that you can see the beautiful pattern you’ve made.”

For me, connecting financial strategy with psychology was a natural fit, but that’s not to say it was an easy journey!

In my undergrad at Baylor, I was hyper-focused on the financial world, diving deep into business with concentrations in marketing and computer information systems.

During my first job out of college as a mortgage loan officer, I realized I wasn’t just a banker. I was also a counselor, helping my clients understand their financial story and envision the path to homeownership. I didn’t find it awkward or uncomfortable at all to have candid conversations about money with my clients.

After getting my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, I came across the concept of Intuitive Eating through my own recovery work. (This led me to later develop a specialty in supporting those with eating disorders and their families.)

During this time, I learned how to listen to my intuition, which was all I had after my sudden divorce—my life was in chaos, and my finances were in ruins.

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In what seemed like an instant, my credit score was in the 500s and I had no savings. I worked hard, but I never saved money because, unconsciously, I felt like putting money into savings meant taking it away from my kids. Buying them something felt like a greater show of affection and motherly love; it felt like an affirmation that I could do it on my own.

Through my own money work, I later realized part of this was due to an underlying belief that buying them something felt like a greater show of affection and motherly love.

When you see this rationale from the outside, it’s easy to see how illogical it is. But in the moment, it felt like the obvious choice. This became one of my own great “aha!!” moments when I did my own financial recovery work.

All of that turmoil and uncertainty eventually led me to a place of clarity and peace, and enabled me to do the work I do today with clients. I now specialize in the emerging field of Financial Therapy as a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor and Licensed Therapist. I’m also a member of the Financial Therapy Association.


I want you to know that no matter how shaky the ground you’re standing on is, I can guide you to a firm financial foundation.

When you hear words like “financial issues” or “financial therapy,” it can stir up so many emotions: fear, shame, anxiety, even anger…But in my financial counseling sessions, you’ll feel empowered, confident, relieved and *gasp* we’ll even have fun!

I absolutely love my job. I get to work with individual clients, couples, families and business owners to explore their relationship with money and get past obstacles in their way.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor based in Denver, but I’m available anywhere virtually thanks to the use of telehealth!

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I live in Denver, Colorado, which has been a lifelong dream of mine. I have lived here for a little over five years. I love, love, love to ski! I also love yoga, hiking, horseback riding, and I generally prefer being outdoors to indoors. I believe in the healing power of being in nature!

I’m here to help you understand more about the psychology of money in an open, supportive space.

I help people connect to their intuition and learn to listen when it comes to money. This often means looking for patterns, stories, and subconscious beliefs and putting judgement-free words to them. I always encourage my clients (and myself) to look at their finances with compassionate curiosity.

We have to learn compassion for our own negative feelings, and get curious about resolving our financial issues instead. When you examine your money story through a lens of kindness, it opens up so much and transforms your relationships—with your money, with others, and with yourself.

I offer financial counseling in the form of hourly sessions in my Denver office or virtually. Clients can use Health Savings Accounts and Flex Spending Accounts for payment. If you have Out of Network Benefits with your insurance provider, I can provide receipts for filing.

I’m also available for speaking engagements, from how to talk to your kids about money, to money in relationships, to changing your financial story. Contact me or reach out via LinkedIn to learn more.

media mentions

CNBC. It’s time to ask for a raise. Don’t let your nerves get in the way

ED Matters. When a Loved One Returns Home from Residential Treatment

elephant JOURNAL. A Guide to Holiday Meals when an Eating Disorder is at the Table

Entrepreneur Money Stories. Episode 37: Rewriting Your Money Story with Wendy Wright

Healers. Healing Your Holiday Story WHEN IT’S NOT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR

It’s Not a Crisis with Doryn Wallach. Financial Therapy

Nurture: A Wellness Marketplace. Why Financial Therapy Matters for Entrepreneurs by Wendy Wright

The Mental Health and Wealth Show by Melanie Lockert. Looking at Financial Therapy for Money and Other Issues: An Interview with Financial Therapist Wendy Wright

The Nav.it Podcast. Nav.ing Financial Therapy with Wendy Wright

The Pledgettes. Healthy, Wealthy Money Talks: Couples Edition

The Pledgettes. The Money Mindfulness Masterclass for Entrepreneurs with Wendy Wright, LMFT

The Pledgettes. What’s a Financial Therapist? A Good Addition to Your Financial A-Team!

Smart Money Mamas. How to Talk About Money with Wendy Wright

This Is Uncomfortable. Season 6, Episode 10: No money, no baby

Voyager Denver. Life and Work with Wendy Wright

We Gotta Talk with Sonni by Sonni Abatta. Episode 101: We gotta talk…Money. Getting Your Mindset Right to Earn Big in 2021

ED Matters. Healthy Conversations About Eating Disorders: When a Loved One Returns Home from Residential Treatment

elephant JOURNAL: A Guide to Holiday Meals when an Eating Disorder is at the Table

Voyager Denver: Life and Work with Wendy Wright

Healers.: Healing Your Holiday Story WHEN IT’S NOT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR

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Nurture MemberMember of the Financial Therapy AssociationMember of the Financial Recovery InstituteTrained & Certified by The Original Intuitive Eating Pros

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what it's like working
with Wendy

I’d highly recommend working with Wendy. Her mastermind group was fundamental in helping me build my counseling business. It has helped me get past beliefs about money that were unhelpful and limited my progression.
Kathryn EllwoodOwnerSalt Counselling
Working with Wendy has been one of the best decisions I have made for my career. I was able to dig deep into my money bias and see that I was getting in my own way of success. I always saw myself starting my business a few years down the road, but during the workshop, I took the leap and stopped waiting for the “right” moment. If you’re wanting to grow your business, understand your relationship to money, or just gain more confidence in the mastermind you are – work with Wendy. You won’t regret it!
Sarina PonteOwnerBridgewood Recovery
As soon as I start talking money with Wendy, I can exhale and feel my whole body relax. Her empathic, compassionate lead makes me feel good and confident about my relationship with money and how it shows up in my business. I’m always eager to talk money with Wendy!
Jenn UhenFounderThe Pledgettes
I loved Wendy’s energy when I first met her. I knew she was a good fit for me and I felt like her presence would also resonate well with my husband, which it did. We deeply explored the sensitive topic of money and our relationship. Wendy held the space for us to feel the entire spectrum of emotions. My husband and I felt more empathy and, from that place, we were able to have more effective conversations, identify goals, and create strategies for achieving them. We are both grateful for the container Wendy created and support she offered on a challenging journey.
Day Intensive Participant
Wendy offers a wonderful blend of business knowledge, talk therapy, and financial recovery that can help just about anyone heal their relationship with money. In our work together, I’ve seen her wisdom from such varied life experiences and her true passion for helping clients. Wendy will help you gain clarity and confidence in how you deal with money, all in a way that feels like talking to a friend. Congratulations to Wendy! We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Financial Recovery Institute family.
Karen McCallFounderFinancial Recovery Institute
Wendy is one of my most trusted referrals. She is able to work with a wide array of diagnoses and specializes in financial therapy and education, which is a perfect fit for many of my clients. Wendy and I have collaborated on challenging cases, which has only reinforced my confidence in her abilities. She is a talented clinician, highly professional, and an excellent collaborator. She is not afraid of a challenge and rises to the occasion with expertise and grace.
Dr. Katie SpencerFounderNorthbound Consulting
Wendy helped me look critically at my relationship with money so I could overcome limiting beliefs. She also helped me get more comfortable talking about money because she’s so open about it. I’ve actually had people tell me I’m easy to talk to about project rates and fees—that’s thanks to Wendy!
Ali WeeksOwnerMoxie Writing Co.

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