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Wanda Bush

Practical, compassionate counseling for life transitions

LPC Louisiana

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Wanda

Wanda Bush is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life adjustments.

Background and approach

She approaches care with respect for each person's strengths and aims to collaborate with clients rather than positioning herself as someone who will 'fix' them. Her background includes work in healthcare administration and a master’s degree in counseling, and she is an active member of the American Counseling Association.

Her clinical style blends evidence-based strategies with an emphasis on connection and personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features among her approaches, used to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Attachment-based and client-centered methods inform how she attends to relationships, emotional needs, and the therapeutic alliance. Wanda also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and existential perspectives when addressing coping skills, values, and life purpose.

Clients can expect a practical, compassionate approach that prioritizes wellness of mind, body, and spirit while working toward clearer goals and improved everyday functioning.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Wanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then practice alternative, more effective patterns; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns influence emotional responses and connection, which can be useful for relationship stress, intimacy concerns, and family issues. Client-Centered Therapy informs her overall stance, focusing on empathy, respect, and supporting the client's own goals and values.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as treatment progresses to ensure the approach feels helpful and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, while allowing licensed professionals to provide structured, skills-based work and reflective support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wanda commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, and many other life-stress concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing partnership rather than fixing. She blends practical, skills-based techniques with attention to meaning and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and brings prior experience in healthcare administration alongside her counseling practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license LA LPC 5700 and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English