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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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My approach

I believe every person deserves a therapeutic process as unique as their own story. That is why I do not work from a single therapeutic approach; instead, 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 change.

“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

A path of continuous learning

I deeply believe that supporting others means never stopping learning. My training has been a continuous process that keeps evolving over the years, so I can offer support that is ever more human, current, and evidence-based.

  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

    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

Every therapeutic process is unique. These are some experiences shared by people who have chosen to walk this path with me.

A safe space
Desde el minuto cero Wen fue muy comprensiva, excelente profesional. Su humanidad y recursividad hacen que la terapia sea un lugar seguro.

Yenny Cheng

Practical tools
Las herramientas que proporciona son muy claras y útiles.

Cristina B.

Personalized care
Utiliza herramientas personalizadas para asegurar un mejor avance en el tratamiento. En la sesión se enfoca en la regulación emocional como punto de partida para trabajar las situaciones del paciente.

S. R.

Deep understanding
Tiene una capacidad altísima para ver los detalles detrás de los escudos psicológicos que uno levanta como paciente.

L. A.

Meaningful progress
He sentido que he avanzado mucho en el proceso que he llevado con ella y adapta diferentes metodologías a cada persona.

Mariana

A structured approach
Un proceso muy completo, con ayudas muy específicas que permiten comprender y avanzar. La pasión por su profesión es palpable.

J. 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.