Wanda Blanco

Compassionate, experienced clinician for everyday challenges

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Wanda

Wanda Blanco is a licensed clinician in Maryland who brings 17 years of experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping clients explore motivation, build confidence, and address common concerns such as communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and phobias. Her background includes training in both medical and counseling fields, and her credentials include MD and LCPC, reflecting a blend of clinical and therapeutic expertise.

Her approach emphasizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings openly. She blends cognitive behavioral methods with client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor practical strategies and reflective exploration to each person’s needs.

Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas may also inform work on deeper patterns and readiness for change. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.

Wanda frames the therapeutic process as collaborative, supporting clients through the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life. She guides people toward clearer goals, improved communication, and stronger self-regard while adapting methods to individual preferences and circumstances.

Approaches and Online Care for Practical Change

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a warm, respectful therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace of work; it helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Motivational interviewing concentrates on strengthening a person’s own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and encouraging self-directed goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Wanda works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a client’s needs and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so that practical strategies and reflective insight complement one another, helping clients move toward clearer priorities and better coping skills.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations within Maryland. These options allow licensed professionals to use the approaches above in ways that suit a client’s communication style and daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression, along with related issues like communication problems, control issues, and phobias.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

The approach is collaborative and adaptable, drawing on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to combine practical skill-building with reflective exploration.

What is her professional background?

She has 17 years of professional experience and uses a mix of approaches including CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused work.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC with licence details recorded as MD LCPC LC8003.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

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.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobias Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English, Spanish