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LPC-MH, LMHC

Whitney Wanderscheid, LPC-MH, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationIowa
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Whitney

Whitney Wanderscheid has built an eight-year practice grounded in compassionate, client-focused care. As an LPC-MH and LMHC licensed clinician, she centers sessions on each person's unique needs and goals, helping them move toward greater well-being.

Background and approach

Whitney draws on experience across schools, independent practice, and community mental health to inform a flexible approach that adapts to what works best for each client. She emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship, creating a respectful and nonjudgmental space for people to explore stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Whitney blends client-centered principles with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods, choosing techniques that fit a person’s comfort and preferences. Her practice aims to support resilience and empower clients as they pursue meaningful, sustainable change.

Approaches that guide online therapy and how they help



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect, allowing the therapist to follow the client's lead and prioritize the issues that matter most. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore feelings and clarify personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, actionable steps toward change, making it a good fit for clients seeking concrete progress and coping strategies.

Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques to find the most effective combination for the situation.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other obligations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and incorporate therapy into a busy life, while allowing licensed professionals to apply the described approaches in ways that fit each client's routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Whitney commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship and family issues, trauma, and caregiving stress.
What is Whitney's therapeutic style like?
Her practice is client-centered, focusing on each person’s goals and preferences while incorporating cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques as appropriate.
How much professional experience does she have?
Whitney brings eight years of clinical experience, including work in school settings, independent practice, and community mental health.
What are Whitney's credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds credentials LPC-MH and LMHC with licensing details SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30643 and IA LMHC 127901, and practices from Iowa.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Whitney provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska

Languages

English

What Whitney can help with

Whitney Wanderscheid works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

How Whitney approaches therapy

Whitney's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Whitney is an LPC-MH practicing in Iowa, with 8 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Whitney aims to meet every individual with compassion and respect while providing a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment wherever you are on your journey.