- Client-centered
- Practical tools
- Work and wellbeing
About Whitney
Whitney Wanderscheid is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of experience. She brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to meet each person with respect and compassion. Whitney emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship to support growth and change.
She practices from a client-centered stance, focusing conversations on what matters most to the individual. That means sessions are guided by the client's goals and paced to what feels comfortable. Whitney also draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas when they fit the work.
Her background includes work in schools, community mental health, and private practice. Those settings shaped her ability to assist people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, workplace concerns, and mood changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, and relationship strain.
In sessions, Whitney uses practical tools alongside open conversation. Clients can expect to talk through coping strategies, look at patterns that get in the way, and set small, achievable steps toward change. She aims to empower people to move toward more fulfilling daily life.
Whitney holds credentials as an LPC-MH and as an LMHC and practices in Iowa. She works with people dealing with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, depression, panic, trauma, and issues related to identity and belonging.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for the client to set goals, name priorities, and guide each session, which helps when adjusting work-life balance or navigating identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers concrete exercises and simple tools to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and change unhelpful habits that affect work and wellbeing.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what already works. It helps people identify quick, realistic changes to try between sessions and measure progress toward specific goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to use based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That way the plan stays flexible and focused on real-life improvements.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as they are not listed here. Many people find online sessions fit around busy days by avoiding travel, making shorter check-ins possible, or allowing workday appointments. Online work can help carry therapeutic tools into daily routines, but check the offered formats to see what matches personal needs and schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Whitney address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, career issues, and related concerns such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered, meaning sessions follow the person's goals and comfort. She mixes practical techniques with open conversation to help people make changes.
What kind of background does she have?
Whitney has eight years of professional experience, including work in school settings, community mental health, and private practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds SD LPC-MH and IA LMHC credentials and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.