About me

I have over 35 years of working with teens. I worked over 25 years for the Cleveland, Ohio City school district and have provided over 11 years of clinical services to teens and their parents. Some of the teens were at risk children who were either in danger of being placed out of the home or have been placed outside of the home. I have conducted family sessions to assist family member in understanding diagnoses and behavior. I have also taught parents skills needed to educate parents on ways to properly support their children. I am trained in assisting parents with the process of advocating for their children academically. My experience also includes treating children who have been diagnosed with depression and have a history of self-harming behavior. I have also treated children struggling with poor self Identify and the inability to properly communicate feelings. I treat children who have been bulled and teased.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
  • Compassion fatigue
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , ADHD , Body image , Co-morbidity , Commitment Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 11

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NC LCSW C008336

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wanda McWilliams. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Wanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

Wanda is very thoughtful and a great listener. She is open and understanding. She acknowledges and validates while also offering great perspective. I am grateful for her care!

Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Wanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I love her. She actually listens and provides helpful takeaways that I can use going forward.

Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Wanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Great listener and helps me troubleshoot my issues. Checks up on me as well. So glad I found her.

Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders

Wanda is compassionate, kind and understanding therapist. She listens to me and provides feedback.

Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very down to earth, I’ve only had one session but I appreciate her prospective.

Written on Dec 29, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She has been great so far. Responds in a timely manner and is very respectful.

Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Excellent therapist. Great listener and very empathetic.

Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We had one session with Wanda, and she was very professional, asked good questions and gave good suggestions and advice.

Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Wanda was very attentive and a great listener. She offered constructive feedback and provided some tools allowing us to take a deeper dive in to how to communicate better.
I highly recommend Wanda!

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

From the first time that I spoke with her she has brought so much help and understanding to why I was feeling the way I was feeling and what things I need to work on. I could not recommend anyone better!

Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very helpful and understands me.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks

We’ve only had two sessions but I feel like she is already helping me a lot!

Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief

Wanda is just the best. So helpful for me and my family!

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I love her she’s great, easy to talk to and helps you understand things without feeling overwhelmed.

Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

As this is my first time speaking with a therapist. Wanda as made this a pleasant experience for me. I feel comfortable talking with her.

Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Wanda Williams is awesome she is kind and listens. She ask questions and makes sure she understands the root of what you want to work on to improve your life and cope with what’s going on on it.

Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Wanda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She’s great

Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Wanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

I appreciate Wanda's help during a difficult time. Fortunately it appears things are getting better all around.

Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Kind. Understanding. Asks questions. Seeks to help.

Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Wanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Wanda is a very skilled therapist and easy to connect with. I am so pleased to have been connected with her and recommend her

Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Wanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting issues

Wanda is great and very easy to talk to. She makes the effort to relate and offer advice on managing emotions and building relationships with others

Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Wanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ms. Wanda has been a great support system for me , I am able to share my thoughts and feel supported to move forward with a little more clarity as to why I feel the way I do sometimes . Sharing faith with her has been of great support for me .

Written on Dec 11, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching

Great heart & caring. Thankful i landed her on the first try with teencounseling.com.

Written on Nov 14, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Wanda is super sweet and helpful!

Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Ithat.I have only been working with Wanda for around 2-3 weeks but I feel comfortable with her. It was amazing how she pinpointed a relationship in my life that I have avoided acknowledging as a serious problem. I've known it and she picked up right away. I am making safe steps to get out of that situation so I can live my life in peace.

Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Wanda is caring and attentive!

Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties

Ms McWilliams is very understanding and helpful. She uses many tools and methods to help the client. I highly recommend her.

-Allen P.

Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She's been very helpful

Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I like her. She’s sweet and helpful.

Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She has great insight & listening skills. That is evident in the questions and suggestions she ask. Very attentive & professional.

Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Wanda has been very supportive and clear about understanding my feeling and thoughts. Wanna has given me great insight on what to keep focus on and my priorities..

Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Wanda for 2 weeks

Great experience with Wanda!

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