Whitney Wanderscheid, LPC-MH, LMHC

Whitney Wanderscheid approaches each person with compassion and respect, creating a welcoming and nonjudgmental atmosphere that meets people wherever they are on their journey. She emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing, working in a client-centered way that focuses on each individual’s needs, values, and goals. Whitney encourages clients to take courageous steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life and aims to empower them through steady support and collaboration.

She draws on a range of techniques and adapts her style to what feels most beneficial and comfortable for each client. Whitney’s background includes work in school settings, private practice, and community mental health, giving her experience across diverse environments. She holds LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and is licensed to practice in South Dakota and Iowa. With eight years of professional experience, she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and identity concerns, mood disorders, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and other life transitions.

Whitney often cites Maya Angelou’s words as guiding inspiration: "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Whitney integrates client-centered therapy into online sessions by prioritizing the client’s perspective, goals, and personal values. In this approach she provides empathic listening and collaborative guidance so clients can explore feelings and make choices that reflect their priorities. Client-centered work often helps with self-esteem, life purpose, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties. Whitney helps clients learn practical skills to reframe unhelpful thoughts and to practice new coping strategies that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Whitney also uses elements of solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on strengths, immediate goals, and small steps that create meaningful change. This approach is useful for clients seeking concrete plans for overcoming specific problems or navigating transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Whitney collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to access consistent support from a licensed professional.