Wanda Barnes

Practical therapy for stress and life transitions

LCPC, LMHC Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Romanian

About Wanda

Wanda Barnes is a licensed mental health clinician offering 15 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. She holds credentials as an LCPC and an LMHC and works from a collaborative, client-focused stance that emphasizes clear communication and practical strategies.

Background and approach

Wanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and trauma-informed methods to help clients develop skills for managing symptoms and navigating life changes. Her background includes work with individuals and families on issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, parenting and co-parenting concerns, and recovery from domestic violence and other forms of abuse.

Wanda aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed without judgment and where clients can set meaningful goals. She frames therapy as a process that requires courage and offers steady support while helping clients build coping tools and healthier patterns.

Based in Florida, Wanda provides care in English and Romanian and integrates solution-focused and mindfulness techniques as appropriate to each person’s needs. She encourages clients to move toward a more fulfilling life at a pace that matches their preferences and readiness.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Wanda commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete exercises and strategies that can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space that helps clients explore feelings and personal goals without pressure.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy techniques when appropriate, which teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can complement cognitive and relational work. Deciding which combination fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and Wanda approaches that decision collaboratively, tailoring methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single template.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue work after major life changes, balance therapy with busy days, and access support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining engagement in the therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wanda commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style emphasizes collaboration and nonjudgmental listening while combining practical skill-building and empathy to help clients set and reach personal goals.

What is her professional background?

Wanda has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families across a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Wanda?

She is licensed as an LCPC and an LMHC and practices in Florida with the license details ME LCPC CC6493 and FL LMHC MH10356 provided in her profile.

Which languages does she offer therapy in?

Sessions are available in English and Romanian; she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida, Maine

Languages

English, Romanian