- Grief support
- Relationship work
- Practical coping
About Wanda
Dr. Wanda Boutte is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience helping people through painful life moments. She offers calm, straightforward support for grief, addiction, mood and relationship struggles. Her style is down-to-earth and focused on practical steps people can use right away.
Clients often come for help after a loss, during major life change, or when stress and anxiety start to feel overwhelming. She also addresses eating concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT-related challenges. Dr. Boutte works with concerns ranging from trauma and abuse to compassion fatigue and caregiver strain.
Her approach pulls from several evidence-informed methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behavioral experiments. Attachment-based ideas guide work on trust, closeness, and repairing relationship patterns.
She also uses client-centered listening to help people find their own answers and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and committed action. Sessions are aimed at small, usable steps so daily life feels more manageable.
Dr. Boutte practices in California as an LCSW. She has a broad background that includes support for end-of-life concerns and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Her focus is on clear, compassionate help rather than jargon. If someone wants practical guidance for grief, relationship repair, or coping with change, she offers a straightforward, steady approach.
Clients often come for help after a loss, during major life change, or when stress and anxiety start to feel overwhelming. She also addresses eating concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT-related challenges. Dr. Boutte works with concerns ranging from trauma and abuse to compassion fatigue and caregiver strain.
Her approach pulls from several evidence-informed methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behavioral experiments. Attachment-based ideas guide work on trust, closeness, and repairing relationship patterns.
She also uses client-centered listening to help people find their own answers and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and committed action. Sessions are aimed at small, usable steps so daily life feels more manageable.
Dr. Boutte practices in California as an LCSW. She has a broad background that includes support for end-of-life concerns and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Her focus is on clear, compassionate help rather than jargon. If someone wants practical guidance for grief, relationship repair, or coping with change, she offers a straightforward, steady approach.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clear on what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are strong. It is useful for grief, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors to change patterns that maintain depression or anxiety. It is practical for sleep problems, mood disorders, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current connections and supports work on trust and communication in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as needs change during therapy.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so you can use a break at work or home more easily. Many people find that the same therapeutic tools translate well to distance sessions when a licensed professional tailors them to the person's situation.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and practical. She combines listening with tools you can use between appointments.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience working with diverse psychosocial and mental health needs.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in California and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.