Seeds for Change
COUNSELING, PLLC
ABOUT SEEDS FOR CHANGE COUNSELING
Meet Wendy M. Rowe, M.Ed., LCMHC-S
A counselor for veterans, first responders, and their families, with a personal connection to the military community.
Former U.S. Army Captain • Army Spouse • Navy Child
MY STORY
Rooted in Service
My commitment to supporting others is grounded in both my professional experience and my lifelong connection to the military community. Coming from a family with a strong military lineage spanning four generations, service has been an enduring part of my family’s history and values. As a Navy child, a former U.S. Army Signal Corps officer, and an Army spouse for 20 years, I bring a deeply personal, firsthand understanding of the unique experiences, transitions, and challenges faced by service members, first responders, and their families.
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I served as a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1998 to 2003. During my military service, I led communications teams, trained personnel, and collaborated with military leadership, city officials, and community partners. These experiences strengthened my appreciation for leadership, resilience, teamwork, and the importance of connection during times of change and uncertainty.
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Through Seeds for Change Counseling, I integrate my military background, clinical expertise, and passion for service to provide compassionate, individualized care. My goal is to create a supportive environment where each person feels understood, respected, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and move forward with renewed strength, purpose, and hope.
MY PATH
From the Army to Counseling
More than 10 years of clinical counseling, school counseling, and crisis intervention, built on a foundation of military leadership.
ARMY
1998 to 2003
Military Service
U.S. Army Captain, Signal Corps. Platoon Leader, Communications Officer, and Deputy Commander’s Executive Officer with U.S. Army Alaska.
SCHOOL
2011 to 2019
Crisis and School Counseling
Suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, behavioral interventions, developed and implemented social and emotional growth curriculum and student support in public schools in New York, Ohio and North Carolina.
NOW
2021 to Present
Private Practice
Seeds for Change Counseling in Portsmouth, NH, with telehealth in Florida, and service on regional CISM teams.
BEYOND THE OFFICE
Supporting Those Who Serve
My work extends beyond individual counseling. I serve on regional Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams and have facilitated workshops for police and fire departments, helping those who serve recognize the importance of their own mental health and well-being.
Wellness • Resilience • Moral Injury • Critical Incident Support
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
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Wounded Warrior Project®
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Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB®)
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Girls on the Run®
CREDENTIALS
Licenses, Certifications, and Training
Specialized training in trauma, crisis response, and work with service members and their families.
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Supervisor
New Hampshire​
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Telehealth
Florida​
Licensed School Counselor
New Hampshire and North Carolina
Certifications
EMDR Certified
Trauma therapy
NERPSC Certified
National Emergency Response & Public Safety Center
Serving Our Veterans Certificate
Center for Deployment Psychology
Registered Sandplay Practitioner
Play Therapy Certificate
Capella University
Chemical Dependency Counseling
Cleveland State University
Education
M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling
University of Alaska Fairbanks
B.S., Liberal Arts
University of Tampa
Military Training
Signal Officer Basic Course
Fort Gordon, GA
Air Assault School
Fort Campbell, KY
Command Safety Course
Fort Campbell, KY
“It’s okay to be okay, and it’s okay to ask for help.”
WENDY ROWE
