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Dr. Wanda Boutte, LCSW
California
Dr. Wanda Boutte LCSW - Mood and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss
About Wanda
Dr. Wanda Boutte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She works with people who face anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, and issues related to identity and trauma. She also helps with eating problems, sleep disruption, bipolar mood concerns, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
Dr. Boutte uses straightforward, goal-focused conversation to help clients notice patterns that keep problems going. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions. Other approaches she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to look at relationships and emotional responses.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns tied to family change. This includes blended family issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and hospice or end-of-life counseling. She also addresses abandonment, codependency, control and communication problems, and challenges that follow sexual assault or discrimination.
Clients can expect practical steps and exercises to try between sessions. Sessions are used to set clear goals, practice new ways of responding, and track small changes over time. Dr. Boutte incorporates coaching-style planning when people want help with career direction or professional communication.
She provides services in English across California. International clients are not accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Boutte draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and test new behaviors in daily life. CBT focuses on clear, short-term goals and practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions to change how people respond to stress and mood problems.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action despite difficult feelings. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and choosing actions that match what matters most. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how relationships shape emotional reactions and to try new ways of connecting with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and adjust the plan as the work progresses. This is a collaborative process where goals and homework are agreed on together.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so readers should confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on difficult days, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also assign written exercises, mood tracking, and practical planning that clients use between sessions to measure progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with most often?
Her practice addresses anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting stress, trauma, and related concerns such as sleep and eating problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to set concrete experiments to try different responses between sessions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of clinical experience working with diverse psychosocial and mental health needs.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in California and holds the California LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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