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LaWanda McCants, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

LaWanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with LaWanda. View 29 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kentucky

Recent reviews

It has been nice having Lawanda as my therapist. She listens, acknowledges your struggles and offers insight into the struggles you have. I would recommend to anyone who may be having a difficult time in their life and just needs someone professional to talk to.

Reviewed August 2024

She’s the only therapist that actually understands what I mean. I feel so comfortable with her that, I never want to see another therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

More about LaWanda

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPCC

I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Gender and Women's Studies along with intersectionality and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people. As a Black Queer Woman, I feel it's important to meet people where they are based on identity as related to mental health needs. I have experience working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, life changes, and attachment issues. I also have experience with teens, adults, couples, and queer People of Color. You are the driver in your process while I am here to help navigate. I'm excited to go on the journey with you.

Please know that I have a private practice schedule alongside this schedule. Certain days are indicated for BetterHelp clients and could be subject to change. Thanks for your understanding.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder ADHD Attachment issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexuality Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

LaWanda McCants's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619227857.

  • LPCC · Kentucky · 171098 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for LaWanda McCants

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

29 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Comfortable Great Helped The best Easy Excellent Wonderful Amazing Helpful

It has been nice having Lawanda as my therapist. She listens, acknowledges your struggles and offers insight into the struggles you have. I would recommend to anyone who may be having a difficult time in their life and just needs someone professional to talk to.

Reviewed August 2024

She’s the only therapist that actually understands what I mean. I feel so comfortable with her that, I never want to see another therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

LaWanda is very knowledgeable and offers an open and honest ear, very human, and centered on your current headspace. Offers autonomy in where you would like your session to go and really strives to meet you where you are each call.

Reviewed January 2024

LaWanda is a highly attuned, grounding, and affirming presence. I cannot recommend her strongly enough!

Reviewed November 2020

LaWanda has been great so far.

Reviewed November 2023

Ms McCants has been a wonderful outlet for me to share my challenges, as well as providing such strong support and encouraging feedback each session. I am grateful that BetterHelp put me in contact with such an ideal therapist for my specific needs.

Reviewed April 2023

LaWanda is one of the best therapists I've had. I always feel so comfortable talking with her about what I'm struggling with and she has a great sense of humor. She always seems to tell me exactly what I need to hear and that's been really helpful. Definitely recommend her!

Reviewed March 2023

LaWanda is an incredible therapist! She makes me feel seen & heard & always offers solutions that work for me. I love LaWanda!!

Reviewed April 2023

Great

Reviewed April 2023

Wanda has been an excellent resource and confidant as I navigate through my situation and struggles. She has checked on me and offered a listening ear as well as provided help and guidance. She’s amazing!

Reviewed August 2022

Lawanda is patient and kind with me. She is great with communication and commitment.

Reviewed May 2022

I have just begun working with Wanda but immediately she listened to my concerns and is helping me set goals and understand what steps I can take proactively to achieve them.

Reviewed May 2022

I absolutely love her! LaWanda is a very understanding person and easy to converse with, I would definitely recommend.

Reviewed May 2022

I loved working with LaWanda McCants! She helped me a lot with my mental health.

Reviewed September 2021

Lawanda helped me get to the root of the issues I didn't know I had been battling since I was a small child so that I knew what to seek out from other sources. Since doing so with her advice and expertise I feel like I've unlocked the cheat code to life. I had been struggling so hard for so long that I didn't know any different. She helped me get to a place where I now feel like life is effortless. My financial situation unfortunately suddenly changed else I would continue counseling with her just because I enjoy her company. 10/10 would recommend this excellent example of a human being.

Reviewed August 2021

Lawanda is the best!! I recommend her to everyone and she’s a household name with anyone who knows me lol

Reviewed July 2021

Wanda is an excellent therapist. She has helped us tremendously throughout the past several months dealing with a range of issues and I would recommend her to any individual or couple seeking therapy.

Reviewed May 2021

Wanda is THE BEST. Her ability to listen, then question, then expand is unparalleled. I like to think of her as the navigator on the journey to my best self!

Reviewed April 2021

LaWanda is so easy to talk with! I feel completely comfortable to share the things that I am going through with no judgement.

Reviewed March 2021

I felt very comfortable after our first session and knew i could really talk to her

Reviewed January 2021

LaWanda takes the strain of therapy away by maintaining a casual and open conversation. I am thoroughly impressed.

Reviewed January 2021

I have only been able to have on session with another scheduled. Immediately LaWanda was warm and inviting and made it comfortable to talk to. Much different than my last 2 therapy sessions with my works EAP program.

Reviewed January 2021

LaWanda is so kind and understanding. She is extremely easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable opening myself up. I also really appreciate the different ideas she gave me for moving forward in my mental health.

Reviewed January 2021

LaWanda has been great so far. We’ve only been working together for a short time but she her responses have been very thoughtful and helpful.

Reviewed December 2020

I've only had 2 sessions with LaWanda so far, but I can already tell that she is AMAZING. I love the way she uses humor in our sessions. I never thought therapy would make me laugh so much. She made my first go at counseling feel like I was just hanging out with a friend. I can't recommend LaWanda enough!

Reviewed December 2020

LaWanda makes you feel at ease and is a great listener. She is wonderful, cannot recommend her enough!

Reviewed December 2020

Wanda is wonderful to work with. She has provided me with the support and validation I need to accomplish my goals.

Reviewed December 2020

LaWanda is so friendly and really takes the time to get to know you. I really appreciate her relationship building approach. Knowing that your counselor understands who you are on a more personal level truly allows them to suggest the best approach for tackling your life’s challenges.

Reviewed December 2020

She’s awesome and super friendly! She made me feel super comfortable right off the back, im glad she’s my counselor.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does LaWanda McCants offer telehealth visits?

Yes. LaWanda McCants works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does LaWanda McCants speak?

LaWanda McCants speaks English.

How many years of experience does LaWanda McCants have?

LaWanda McCants has 10 years of experience.

Where is LaWanda McCants licensed to practice?

LaWanda McCants is licensed to practice in Kentucky.

Does LaWanda McCants accept clients outside of the United States?

No, LaWanda McCants does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does LaWanda McCants offer?

LaWanda McCants offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with LaWanda McCants?

LaWanda McCants can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with LaWanda McCants?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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