Therapist profile
Wanda Barnes, LCPC, LMHC
Florida
LCPC and LMHC working with relationships and mood
Continue with WandaWhere Wanda stands
- Credentials
- LCPC, LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH10356; LCPC, Maine / CC6493
- NPI
- 1588843403
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Romanian
- Location
- Florida
About
- Codependency concerns
- Trauma-informed methods
- CBT and mindfulness
About Wanda
Wanda Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She is based in Florida and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship strains, parenting concerns, and codependency.
Wanda focuses on practical, plainspoken work in sessions. She listens to what a person is actually struggling with and helps identify small, manageable steps. Conversations are direct and centered on the client’s goals rather than jargon or labels.
Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused care. That means she pays attention to what a person brings, notices unhelpful thinking patterns, and uses focused strategies to reduce distress. Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are also part of her toolkit for short-term relief and clearer decision making.
Wanda has experience supporting people through addiction recovery, relationship conflict, parenting stress and the fallout of domestic violence. She also pays attention to attachment, abandonment worries, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness stress, and blended family issues.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Wanda helps people practice setting boundaries, managing emotions, and rebuilding a sense of self when relationships have taken over. She speaks English and Romanian and brings 15 years of practical experience to each session.
To begin, prospective clients use the platform’s matching steps to schedule an initial session and describe the concerns they want to address.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can clarify their priorities and feel understood. It helps when someone is stuck in people-pleasing or losing themselves in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and change behavior. That is often useful for anxiety, depression, and codependent patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past hurts affect current reactions and uses steady, paced techniques to reduce distress from traumatic memories. Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist and client talk about goals, preferences, and what works in the weeks that follow. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around. Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. They also let people practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation without promising any specific outcome.Areas of focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Maine
Languages
English, Romanian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals and steps. She combines listening with strategies from CBT, mindfulness, and trauma work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Wanda has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood, behavioral, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida. Her professional practice is based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Session cost varies with location and appointments use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.