Therapist profile
Wandalyn Lane, LMFT
California LMFT - Relationship and family concerns
Continue with WandalynAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Wandalyn
Wandalyn Lane is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
She focuses on practical, conversational work. Sessions often include clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and small experiments to test different behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style, which means she listens for what matters most to each person and follows that lead in session.
Wandalyn also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice reactions without getting stuck in them. Narrative approaches are used when looking at the stories people tell about themselves and their families, and motivational interviewing helps with ambivalence around change. These methods are mixed depending on the concern and the person.
Her stated family and parenting focus shows up in work with adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and communication problems. She also lists grief, addictions, workplace strain, and women’s issues among common areas she addresses.
Clients should expect conversational sessions that aim for practical steps and clearer thinking. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so arrangements match your schedule and needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Wandalyn commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. CBT means identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps with anxiety, depression, or relationship stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the adult client's priorities so the conversation stays relevant and grounded.She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people notice strong emotions without acting on them immediately. Those practices can be short exercises to calm a reactive moment or skills to use when parenting feels overwhelming. The therapist and client decide together which approaches feel most useful based on goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match your schedule. The practical benefit of online work is that sessions can fit into busy days more easily - for example a midday check-in without commuting, or a shorter appointment when attention is limited. Discuss scheduling needs and any preference about audio or video when you book so the format matches your everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family problems does she address?
She works with adults on family problems such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques, offering conversational, practical sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a counselor and therapist in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist - practicing in California.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients, so adults outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are costs handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.