Whitney Wanderscheid, LPC-MH, LMHC
Compassionate counselor for practical parenting support
Book with Whitney- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC-MH, LMHC
- Licensed in
- South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Whitney
Whitney Wanderscheid is a licensed counselor with eight years of experience who focuses on helping people through stressful and often overwhelming times. She works from a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and aims to build a respectful relationship from the first session. Whitney wants clients to feel heard and supported as they take steps toward change.
She practices client-centered care, which means sessions begin by understanding what matters most to the individual.
Background and approach
That guides what comes next, whether the work focuses on coping with anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, or shifts in mood and motivation. She adapts her tools to what feels most helpful to each person. Whitney draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
She also uses solution-focused strategies to set clear, achievable goals and track progress between sessions. These methods are chosen to match a client’s needs and preferences. Her background includes work in school settings, independent practice, and community mental health.
She holds LPC-MH and LMHC credentials and is licensed in South Dakota while practicing from Iowa. That variety of settings informs a practical approach to everyday challenges. People often seek her help for stress, parenting concerns, relationship and communication problems, grief, mood issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Whitney aims to support people who want clearer direction, better coping skills, and more balance in their day-to-day lives.
What Whitney works with
Everything Whitney lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Whitney helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Whitney lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Whitney uses client-centered therapy to put the person’s priorities first. In this style she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set the pace for the work. It’s useful when someone needs acceptance and a clear space to talk through parenting stress, grief, or life changes.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new actions. CBT is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and patterns that make daily life harder. Solution-focused therapy is another tool she uses to set short-term goals and track small wins, which can feel encouraging when juggling parenting demands or career change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together until it fits the person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative approach helps people stay engaged and see what works for them.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be good when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and flexible communication between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Whitney
What concerns does Whitney commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship issues, and many related concerns such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and adapting techniques to each person. She combines practical tools with goal-focused steps.
What is her professional background?
Whitney has eight years of professional experience and has worked in schools, independent practice, and community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC-MH and LMHC credentials and is licensed in South Dakota, while practicing from Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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