Wanda Barnes, LCPC, LMHC

Wanda Barnes is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and addictions. She meets individuals who are struggling with grief, trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem, anger, and the everyday strain of parenting. Wanda speaks English and Romanian and is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida.

Wanda aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they need to say. She listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals and small steps forward. Conversations cover feelings, practical coping skills, and how daily routines influence mood and behavior.

Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try new behaviors, and use present-moment awareness to reduce overwhelm. She also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused work when those methods fit the situation.

Wanda has worked across settings during a 15-year career that included trauma and domestic violence support. She draws on that experience when helping people recover from abuse-related stress and rebuild routines. Her background also informs work with issues like co-dependency, communication problems, and attachment concerns.

People who choose Wanda typically want a practical, steady therapist who listens and helps plan doable changes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How Wanda Uses Talk Therapy and Practical Tools Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person in front of the therapist. It helps people feel heard and choose their own goals while the therapist offers support and reflection.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and build small daily habits that change mood and coping skills.

Mindfulness therapy teaches short exercises to notice the present moment and reduce reactivity. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and managing difficult emotions between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wanda will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

For practical reasons, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without travel. Many people find it simpler to try brief skill exercises or CBT homework between meetings while keeping steady support from a licensed professional.