Therapist profile
Wanda Barnes, LCPC, LMHC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Wanda
Wanda Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Romanian. Wanda also lists family and LGBT concerns among her areas of focus.
In sessions she keeps the work direct and practical. She uses listening and straightforward questions to help people name what is most difficult. Conversations often include looking at patterns, testing new ways of responding, and practicing small skills between meetings. Wanda draws on client-centered principles so the person's priorities guide the work.
She also combines cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and present-moment awareness. Solution-focused ideas offer short-term strategies for relieving immediate stress and moving toward specific goals.
Wanda has experience supporting people after trauma, including domestic violence. Her trauma-focused work focuses on stabilizing symptoms, improving safety planning where needed, and then addressing painful memories at a pace the client can manage. She has worked with parenting and co-parenting concerns and with blended family issues.
Her approach aims to be practical and steady. People often leave sessions with clear next steps to try at home. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used online and what they help with
Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and experiences. The therapist listens closely and helps the client set the goals and pace for the work. This approach helps when someone needs a calm, steady place to sort out what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, experimenting with new responses, and practicing small behavior changes between meetings. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms.
Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention exercises and grounding strategies. These tools can reduce reactivity and help with stress, anger, and staying present during parenting challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. Decisions about pacing and focus are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists licensed in a U.S. state can offer regular sessions that aim to help clients practice new skills and address emotional or relationship stress in everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Maine
Languages
English, Romanian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and related family concerns.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that emphasizes listening, clear questions, and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds ME LCPC and FL LMHC credentials and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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