Wendy Baber, LCSW-C

Contact Info:  Wendy@bethesdaplaytherapyhealing.com 

ph: 301-284-8450

Wendy is a dedicated and experienced therapist with over 20 years of expertise in supporting children, families, and individuals through life’s challenges. In Maryland, she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Supervisor. Her professional journey has included direct clinical work, program development, and leadership in early childhood mental health and developmental services. She specializes in providing a family-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy, helping clients navigate developmental concerns, life transitions, and relational challenges. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their needs, build strengths, and achieve meaningful growth.

With a strong foundation in clinical social work, she provides individual, group, and family counseling, play therapy, and facilitates parenting workshops and consultation.  Her work emphasizes the importance of fostering resilience, improving communication, and building sustainable coping strategies.

Wendy holds a Master of Social Services and a Master of Law and Social Policy from Bryn Mawr College and is currently working towards her Registered Play Therapist certification. Wendy has had three basset hounds and in her spare time volunteers with a local basset hound rescue, and enjoys hiking and kayaking with her family.