Therapist profile
Wanda Barnes, LCPC, LMHC
Florida
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC, LMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH10356; LCPC, Maine / CC6493
- NPI1588843403
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Romanian
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma work
About Wanda
Wanda Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and Romanian. International clients are not accepted.
Wanda uses clear, practical methods to help people manage strong feelings and recurring patterns. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of bodily sensations and emotional triggers.
Her background includes work with people affected by domestic violence and other types of trauma. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment or abandonment issues. Wanda has experience supporting parents with co-parenting challenges and blended family dynamics.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. Wanda listens for what’s getting in the way of daily functioning and then suggests small, doable strategies. Solution-focused steps are combined with longer-term trauma work when needed.
Practical matters such as cost vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches transfer to online work
Wanda commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice triggers, body sensations, and early signs of escalating anger.She also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track small wins. These approaches are discussed together so the client and therapist decide what fits best. The therapist will help you weigh options and pick methods that match your goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit regular check-ins into a busy week, allow shorter phone-style check-ins when time is limited, or let you practice mindfulness and homework exercises between meetings. Many people find that working remotely helps them apply new skills directly to daily situations without needing extra travel time.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Maine
Languages
English, Romanian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, resentment that builds up, and reactions tied to past trauma.
How would she approach temper and strong emotions?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using CBT to challenge thoughts and mindfulness to notice triggers.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Wanda has 15 years of professional work experience across clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC in Maine and LMHC in Florida and practices from Florida for this profile.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Romanian.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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