Wanda Barnes, LCPC, LMHC

Wanda Barnes is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, ADHD, addictions, and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, body image and parenting challenges, and those navigating life changes in midlife.

Wanda keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through feelings and make realistic plans for change. Conversations often include practical steps to manage mood, reduce anxiety, or improve communication with others.

Her approach mixes client-centered listening with methods that teach skills people can use between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviors. Mindfulness practices offer simple ways to ground attention in stressful moments.

Wanda also draws on trauma-focused tools when working through past hurt. For people facing addiction or severe mood swings, she aims to build coping plans and safer day-to-day routines. Sessions are collaborative, with goals set together depending on what the person most wants to change.

She holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as ME LCPC and FL LMHC. Conversations can be in English or Romanian. To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy steps and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Wanda’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Wanda uses client-centered listening and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work. Client-centered listening means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps clarify goals; it suits people who need space to name their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new, small behaviors to change mood and stress levels, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people manage immediate stress and stay present. Mindfulness offers short exercises that can calm the nervous system and improve focus during difficult moments. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is part of the therapy process, and she works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit for their goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during a work break, quieter morning, or between appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available, and the therapist will help match session style to what works best for your routine.