Wendy Wright, LMFT, Financial Therapy Solutions

07/15/2026

Many women don't fail at budgeting. They fail at trying to force themselves into a system that ignores emotion.

One of my favorite Financial Therapy principles is: "Budget is to money what diet is to food."

Neither works very well if we ignore what's happening underneath.

Money decisions aren't just about math. They're about stress, comfort, fear, hope, and belonging. When we get curious about the emotions driving our choices, everything starts to shift.

07/13/2026

Ever wonder why you avoid checking your accounts, feel guilty about spending, or sabotage financial progress?

You may be acting from your Money Shadow.

Your Money Shadow is made up of the hidden beliefs and emotional patterns that influence your financial decisions, often without you realizing it.

The good news? Awareness creates choice.

Take my free Money Shadow Quiz to uncover the pattern that may be keeping you stuck and learn how to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Get started → https://wendywrightfinancialtherapy.com/quiz/

07/09/2026

What if you removed the word "money" from the sentence?

"I'm afraid I'll run out of money" becomes a fear about safety, security, or belonging.

That's where the real work begins.

If you're ready to explore the story beneath your money stress with compassion and curiosity, I invite you to schedule a Discovery Call.

Book here → https://wendy-wright.clientsecure.me/request/service

Healing your relationship with money doesn't start with a budget—it starts with understanding yourself.

07/06/2026

If you've ever thought, "I know what I should be doing with money, so why is this still hard?"

You're not alone.

Money challenges are often about more than money. They're connected to the beliefs, experiences, and emotions that shape your relationship with it.

That's what I explored in my recent webinar with Purse Strings: Are Your Money Beliefs Keeping You Stuck?

We talked about:
• What a Money Story really is
• How it shows up in everyday decisions
• Why money and emotions are so connected
• How to begin creating a new story

Sometimes, the most powerful question isn't "What's wrong with me?" It's, "Where did I learn this?"

Watch the replay here → https://pursestrings.co/understanding-your-money-story-how-emotions-shape-financial-decisions/

07/03/2026

I'm thinking about a different kind of freedom today: financial freedom.

What does financial freedom mean to you? For many of the women I work with, it isn't a specific number in a bank account.

It's being able to look at a bank balance without anxiety.
It's making decisions without second-guessing yourself.
It's talking about money without shame.
It's trusting yourself, even when money feels uncertain.

Financial freedom isn't always about having more. Sometimes, it's about feeling calmer, clearer, and more confident in your relationship with money.

Take a moment to consider this: What would freedom from money stress feel like—not just financially, but emotionally?

07/01/2026

Summer spending hits differently.

The routines are off. The expenses are up. And suddenly, you're wondering where the money went.

Before you judge yourself, get curious: Was that purchase really about money? Or was it about creating memories, feeling connected, or giving yourself a little breathing room?

Money is emotional before it is logical. What are your summer spending decisions really about?

06/16/2026

Most people assume that if they learn enough about money, they'll eventually feel confident.

But that's often not how it works.

I've worked with people who are financially successful on paper and still feel anxious, guilty, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to money.

Why?

Because money is emotional before it's logical.

The way we think, feel, and react around money is often shaped by experiences, beliefs, family messages, and life events that have nothing to do with spreadsheets or budgets.

This Thursday, June 18th, I'll be joining the Purse Strings Money Talks webinar for a conversation about what actually creates lasting financial confidence.

We'll explore the emotional side of money, how your relationship with money develops, and what it takes to create more peace and clarity around your financial life.

I'd love for you to join us!

Reserve your free spot here: https://pursestrings.co/money-talks/

06/10/2026

Have you ever noticed that two people can earn the same income, have similar expenses, and yet feel completely different about money?

One feels confident and at peace.

The other feels anxious, stuck, or like they're constantly falling behind.

Often, the difference isn't their financial situation.

It's their beliefs.

Many of us are operating from money beliefs we learned years ago—beliefs about worth, success, security, spending, saving, or what it means to be "good" with money.

The challenge is that we rarely stop to question whether those beliefs are actually helping us.

In my newest blog, I walk through some of the most common money beliefs that keep people stuck and how to begin creating a healthier relationship with money.

If you've ever wondered why financial advice doesn't seem to "stick," this might be the missing piece.

Read the full blog here:
https://wendywrightfinancialtherapy.com/are-your-money-beliefs-keeping-you-stuck/

06/10/2026

One of the reasons I was excited to partner with Purse Strings is because they understand something I've seen for years:

Many women don't need more financial information.

They need a safe place to talk about the emotions, beliefs, and experiences that shape their relationship with money.

That's why I was honored to contribute this article for the Purse Strings community.

In it, I explore how your money story develops, why you may still feel "not enough" even when you're doing well on paper, and why lasting financial change often starts beneath the budget.

If you've ever felt confused by your own financial behaviors or wondered why good advice hasn't created the peace you're looking for, I hope you'll take a few minutes to read it.

I'd love to hear what resonates with you. 🙏

Wendy Wright explores how your money story shapes financial stress, confidence, relationships, and self-worth, and how financial therapy can help you rewrite old patterns.

06/02/2026

"I'll feel confident when..."

When I have more saved.
When I'm debt-free.
When I make more money.
When I finally stop worrying.

Many people treat money confidence as a destination they'll eventually reach.

But what if confidence isn't something you arrive at?

What if it's something you're already practicing in small ways every day?

After working with clients for years, I've noticed that real money confidence rarely looks the way people expect.

It's often found in the willingness to have difficult conversations, make thoughtful decisions, learn from mistakes, and continue moving forward without requiring perfect certainty.

In this week's blog, I share six signs of real money confidence that may help you see your relationship with money differently.

You may be further along than you think.

Read the full blog here:
https://wendywrightfinancialtherapy.com/six-signs-of-real-money-confidence-according-to-a-financial-therapist/