At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Georgia / LPC009171
- NPI
- 1720887094
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Practical skills
- Values centered
About Wanda
Wanda Goldthrip is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia. She helps people who are struggling with grief, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, panic, and major life changes. Her style is compassionate and direct, aimed at helping clients find clearer motivation and small, workable steps forward.
Wanda combines practical tools with reflective conversation. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people uncover what matters to them and make changes that feel doable. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and Mindfulness Therapy to bring attention back to the present moment.
In sessions she listens for what a person values and what gets in the way. She adapts conversations to each person's faith perspective when that is important, while also offering secular techniques. She focuses on short-term coping skills as well as longer-term patterns that shape mood and behavior.
Her background includes 14 years working with people facing varied mental health challenges. Wanda emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. She aims to make the therapy process clear and manageable for people who may feel overwhelmed by change.
People who choose Wanda can expect a collaborative approach. Together they identify goals and try small changes, then review what helps. She supports clients as they build confidence, reduce intense worry or panic, and move toward a life that feels more purposeful.
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How Motivational and Cognitive Tools Work Online
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and decrease resistance, which can help with low motivation, substance decisions, or shifting habits.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought that influence mood and behavior. It includes practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, useful for depression, panic, and self-esteem work.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. This can be helpful for panic symptoms, worry, and feeling more grounded during stressful times.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Wanda works with clients to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. Together they try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan based on progress and comfort.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find virtual sessions easier to fit into busy lives, require less travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. Talk with Wanda about what will best fit your routine and needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
ForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wanda commonly address?
She works with grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, panic and coping with life changes. She also helps with self-esteem, guilt and finding life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines listening with practical steps. She uses Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and mindfulness to help clients set goals and try small changes.
What is her background and experience?
Wanda has 14 years of professional experience helping people with anxiety, mood concerns, motivation, and grief.
What credentials and region are associated with her practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers