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Wendy Rasmussen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of clinical engagement at SonderMind.
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Wendy Rasmussen, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist. She helps shape the clinical quality of the care clients receive and the resources they read — reviewing articles to make sure the guidance is accurate, current, and grounded in evidence.
Her clinical interests span anxiety and stress, depression, perinatal and parenting mental health, and the everyday practice of self-care. An avid experience-seeker, Wendy is often in the water or on her bike when she isn't working.
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Executive MBA
Jul 2024 – Jun 2026
University of Iowa
PhD, Psychological & Quantitative Foundations (Counseling Psychology)
2010 – 2016
University of San Diego
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2008 – 2009
BA, Public Relations / Business
1999 – 2003
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
10+ years in practice focused on anxiety, depression, and perinatal & parenting mental health.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Wendy Rasmussen reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
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