Carannante Wellness & Consulting
Therapy, psychoeducational evaluations, and consultation for families in Locust Grove, Orange, and across Virginia
What We Offer
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), ADHD testing, and learning disability assessments for school-age children—providing clarity, practical recommendations, and informed next steps.
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Virtual and in-person therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, provided by experienced, licensed clinicians with specialized training.
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Parent consultation for behavior and school concerns, plus professional and business consultation for educators, clinicians, and organizations.
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Meet the Founder
Wendy Carannante, M.S., Ed.S., Licensed Psychologist, NCSP, RPT
Founder | Licensed Psychologist | NCSP | RPT
With over 20 years of experience working with children, families, and schools, Wendy specializes in psychoeducational evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), play therapy, and consultation. She has extensive experience identifying learning disabilities and differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and other conditions that may impact a child's learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. She believes that behavior is communication and that every child has unique strengths, challenges, and ways of experiencing the world. Through a developmentally informed and relationship-centered approach, Wendy helps children better understand themselves, express their emotions, build confidence, and develop the resilience needed to navigate life's challenges.
Through collaboration with families and schools, Wendy helps identify meaningful supports that honor each child's individuality while fostering emotional well-being, growth, and self-acceptance. She is particularly passionate about helping parents understand the feelings, needs, and experiences that may be driving behavior. By empowering caregivers to respond with empathy, emotional validation, and consistent boundaries, she helps strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce family stress, and create the conditions in which children can thrive.
Whether she is conducting an evaluation, providing therapy, consulting with schools, or supporting parents, Wendy's goal is to help children feel understood, build upon their strengths, and reach their fullest potential while embracing who they are.
Her approach combines clinical expertise with warmth, humor, and a practical understanding of real family life.
Learn more about WendyOur Team
Carannante Wellness & Consulting is proud to offer care through a growing team of trusted clinicians.
Felicia Kennedy
LPC, CSAC, RPT
Virtual sessions only
Felicia specializes in virtual therapy for adolescents and young adults, with experience supporting anxiety, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She is currently a Licensed School Counselor and works with middle school children.
Barbara Gaddy
M.A., LPC, ACS, CSAC, CSOTP, RPT-S
In-person at our Orange office or virtual
Barbara brings over 30 years of experience helping clients of all ages navigate life's challenges with compassionate, individualized care.
Areas We Serve
Carannante Wellness & Consulting supports children, adolescents, adults, and families across central Virginia—with in-person offices in Locust Grove and Orange, and virtual sessions available statewide.
- Locust Grove, VA
- Orange, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Culpeper, VA
- Spotsylvania, VA
- Stafford, VA
- Lake of the Woods, VA
- Gordonsville, VA
- Mineral, VA
- Virginia
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What Families Are Saying
“Wendy helped our family better understand our child's learning needs. She was compassionate, supportive, and wonderful to work with, giving us clear answers, practical recommendations, and helpful resources for moving forward.”
“Wendy gave our family the clarity and support we needed when our child was struggling at school. Her evaluation was thoughtful and thorough, and her recommendations made a meaningful difference both academically and emotionally. Our child felt comfortable with her, and the school found her report exceptionally helpful. We trust Wendy completely and are so grateful for the positive impact she has had on our family.”
“Wendy creates a warm, comfortable space where children can express themselves through conversation, creativity, and play. She builds genuine trust while offering thoughtful guidance, and our family has always felt supported and understood.”
“We felt welcomed, heard, and genuinely supported from the very beginning.”
“I appreciate how time is taken to listen to our concerns. I also love the trust built by my son and Wendy Carannante.”
“I feel more confident managing my emotions and making thoughtful choices.”