- ACT and CBT approaches
- Narrative and psychodynamic methods
- Boundary and stress strategies
About Wanda
Wanda Olugbala is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 30 years of practice based in Michigan. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family concerns among other life challenges. Wanda focuses on helping those who give a lot to others and who now need practical ways to care for themselves.
Her approach combines clear, evidence-based tools and conversation. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat in relationships and family life. Solution-focused steps are woven in to create short-term, doable goals.
Sessions emphasize practical strategies for boundary setting, self-care, and managing stress or burnout. Wanda works with topics such as parenting, grief, ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and midlife changes. She also addresses adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, and caregiver stress when relevant to the person in front of her.
People meet to talk through current struggles and to build small, actionable changes. Conversations aim to identify strengths that can be used right away. The tone is collaborative, with planning for realistic steps between meetings.
Over time the focus can shift from immediate coping to longer-term patterns that affect relationships, impulse control, or life purpose. Wanda supports work on career concerns, financial stress, isolation, and forgiveness as they arise in therapy.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on recognizing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that reflect what matters most. It can help with anxiety, compassion fatigue, and deciding on concrete life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, which can be useful for family issues, grief, and identity concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Wanda will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and which methods fit best. That way sessions can blend techniques and evolve as needs change.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into a busy life while focusing on clear, actionable steps.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, ADHD, and other life changes listed in her profile.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, blending cognitive behavioral tools, narrative thinking, and solution-focused steps to build small usable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker, working with people across many life and caregiving roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.