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Wendy López, clinical psychologist
My story

Wendy López

Psychologist certified in Trauma and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

I came to psychology trying to understand why so many people — myself included — were living through stories they hadnt chosen. Over time, I learned that most emotional suffering isnt a personal failure, but the imprint of what was never understood in time.

My training has been built slowly, over more than fourteen years, between clinical psychology and the study of trauma, attachment, and the nervous system. More than applying techniques, I believe in holding processes: offering a space where emotions can be looked at with calm, and where what hurts can finally find a place.

I work from the conviction that healing isnt about erasing what happened, but learning to inhabit it differently.

Why are you here?

Maybe you arrived at my profile because…

Body and mind feel saturated

Your usual tools are no longer enough to soothe anxiety, insomnia, or chronic stress.

The same stories keep repeating

You find yourself stumbling into the same relationship conflicts, family dynamics, or difficulties setting limits.

You have lost your north

You feel a deep emptiness, an identity crisis, or a life change that has blurred who you are.

A wound that has not yet healed

You carry a loss, a breakup, or past experiences that still shape your life today.

“Starting therapy is rarely an impulsive decision. It arrives when understanding is no longer enough and the desire to heal is born. Perhaps that moment has come for you. It will be an honor to walk beside you.”

Wendy López

Founder, Sanando Studio

Wendy López, clinical psychologist
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How do I work?

I believe every person deserves a therapeutic process as unique as their own story. That is why I integrate different evidence-based models to adapt them to the needs of each person or couple.

More than easing symptoms, my goal is to help you understand the origin of what you are living today and to accompany you in building deep, sustainable changes that help you improve your relationship with yourself and with others.

“Understanding your story doesn't change the past, but it can change the relationship you have with it. Sometimes, that changes everything.”

Wendy López

Founder, Sanando Studio

What to expect

What you can expect during the process

  • A safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and free of judgment.

  • A process grounded in scientific evidence, and also in empathy and respect for your story.

  • Understanding before intervening, because tracing the origin of the discomfort is often the first step toward change.

  • Practical tools so that the process continues between sessions and you can keep moving forward with greater autonomy.

  • Support adapted to your needs, not a one-size-fits-all formula.

  • Absolute respect for your pace, your timing, and the way you choose to move through your process.

Training

Experience and studies

For more than 14 years I have accompanied people and couples through different moments of their lives. That experience has confirmed that no two processes are the same and that understanding each person’s story is as important as understanding what brings them to therapy today.

That is why I continue training permanently, integrating different evidence-based therapeutic models to offer ethical, up-to-date support adapted to the needs of each person.

  1. Where my path begins

    2008–2012

    Psychologist

    Universidad Manuela Beltrán

    Bogotá, Colombia

  2. Going deeper into human development

    2016–2017

    Specialization in Development

    Universidad de los Andes

    Bogotá, Colombia

  3. Specializing in trauma

    2024

    Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies

    Trauma Research Foundation · Led by Bessel van der Kolk

    Boston, MA, USA

  4. Emotions as the engine of change

    2026

    Certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) · Founded by Sue Johnson

    Canada

  5. Still learning…

    Coming soon

    Certification in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    IFS Institute · Founded by Richard C. Schwartz

    Oak Park, Illinois, USA

    Training scheduled to begin in August 2026.

Testimonials

Testimonials

These are some experiences shared by people who have decided to walk this path with me.

A safe space
From minute zero Wen was very understanding, an excellent professional. Her humanity and resourcefulness make therapy a safe place.

Yenny C.

Practical tools
The tools she provides are very clear and useful.

Cristina B.

Personalized care
She uses personalized tools to ensure better progress in treatment. In session she focuses on emotional regulation as a starting point for working through the patient’s situations.

Sara R.

Deep understanding
She has an incredibly sharp ability to see the details behind the psychological shields one puts up as a patient.

Luis A.

Meaningful progress
I feel I have made real progress in the process I have done with her, and she adapts different methodologies to each person.

Mariana G.

A structured approach
A very complete process, with very specific support that allows you to understand and move forward. Her passion for her profession is palpable.

Jacobo M.

Contact

Contact

If this approach makes sense to you, you’re welcome to take the first step

You don't need to have everything figured out. You only need the willingness to begin.