Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Coping Skills

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Leominster, MA

31 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Wanda accepts 11 insurers

Mass General Brigham (Optum)

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare Massachusetts

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

UMR

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$240

first session

$195

subsequent sessions

About Wanda

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping transitional age youth and adults address current and past issues to help them address their unique challenges. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and major life transitions. I believe that talk therapy is a process of exploration of learning and growth.

I completed my Master of Social Work at Boston College. I am passionate about nature and have found much growth on hiking trails. This and an enriching family life enable me to provide the support and guidance my clients are seeking. I use mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

We all go through challenges and changes in life. I am confident that I would be able to help and support you on your journey to learn new skills and gain new perspectives that allow you to cope with whatever you are struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment today!

"As a middle aged woman I understand many life issues including relationships, life changes and family dynamics. "

Get to know Wanda

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I believe I was born to be a social worker and my life goal is to help others.

What types of clients do you work best with?

grief, PTSD, mood disorders, couples issues, personality disorders.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Recovery is possible.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Introduction, identify primary presenting problem, discuss therapeutic techniques that may be helpful.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I have 30 years experience as a social worker which has afforded me with many different situations and diagnoses. I am caring and determined to help.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Gentle and focus on primary presenting problem.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Coping Skills, Grief, Divorce, Family Conflict, Substance Use, Alcohol Use, Spirituality, Testing & Evaluation, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anger Management, Weight Loss, Thinking Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Social Anxiety, Sexual Addiction, Seniors & Geriatric, Panic Attack, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Internet Addiction, Impulse Control Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Codependency, Body Image Issues, Body Dysmorphia, Antisocial Personality, Self-Harming, Relationships, Life Transition, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Behavioral Issues

ApproachesFaith-Based Counseling, Culturally Sensitive, Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Forensic Psychology, Family / Marital, Behavioral Therapy, Narrative, Humanistic / Rogerian, Christian Counseling