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Dr. Wanda Parker, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Wanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Wanda. View 14 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

I feel I have made quite a bit of progress with Dr. Parker’s support. She encourages me to keep learning new boundaries and not fall back on old habits when things get tough. When I look back I am proud of how many positive changes I have made and the addition items I want to work on.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Parker is an amazing therapist. She very much has helped me work through very long term and intense emotions. To a point where they no longer heavily impact my everyday. My mental health is in a healthier space than I've ever experienced before. I couldn't have gotten luckier with being matched with her. I am so grateful for her presence in my life as my therapist. She deserves all good things. Appreciate you Dr Parker!

Reviewed December 2021

More about Wanda

  • 19 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

I am licensed in the State of Illinois as a License Clinical Professional Counselor , but also hold a state and national certification in Addictions. I have 20 years of experience providing addiction and mental health services. I see the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and would like to assist you on your journey to wellness, empowerment, healing and peace. My therapeutic approach is cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, rational-emotive, solution focused and trauma informed. I believe in individualized treatment to meet your specific needs.

Taking the first steps towards change can be courageous. If you are ready to take that journey towards wellness, I will be here to support, validate, and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Stress Anxiety LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Smoking / vaping cessation Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Wanda Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689089377.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180.010540 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Dr. Wanda Parker

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

14 reviews

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I feel I have made quite a bit of progress with Dr. Parker’s support. She encourages me to keep learning new boundaries and not fall back on old habits when things get tough. When I look back I am proud of how many positive changes I have made and the addition items I want to work on.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Parker is an amazing therapist. She very much has helped me work through very long term and intense emotions. To a point where they no longer heavily impact my everyday. My mental health is in a healthier space than I've ever experienced before. I couldn't have gotten luckier with being matched with her. I am so grateful for her presence in my life as my therapist. She deserves all good things. Appreciate you Dr Parker!

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Parker is great to work with. She keeps you moving in a positive direction. She remembers the goals you set for improvement each session and cheers you on. She holds you accountable to be your best self

Reviewed December 2021

She's the best, I look forward to my sessions with her very week!

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Parker is very personable and makes you feel comfortable sharing your feelings. Just looking back at where I am when I started to where I am know is amazing. I have made many incremental changes to establish boundaries with negative influences in my life. I have many more goals to achieve. She holds me accountable for the self care I need to do and not fall off the wagon. I tried counseling off and on over the years but the regular support with Dr. Parker has made the difference. I am so glad I found Better Help and Dr. Parker.

Reviewed July 2021

I am so grateful that Dr. Parker is my therapist, she really helped me with my self esteem, as well as help me with better boundaries and strengthening my relationships, I’m so grateful for her. She’s an amazing therapist

Reviewed May 2021

I have always had a hard time with counseling in the past. With this app and my counselor I feel very comfortable and able to give my all to making myself better.

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Wanda is so insightful and has really helped me gain perspective on how to gain self- knowledge around the way my childhood experiences and the messages I received as a kid have affected me as an adult. She has helped me gain understanding as well as come up with ways to change my life going forward. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their situation. Dr. Wanda has been fantastic!

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Parker has been great. I have come so far in my personal development and learning to cope with my fears. I am learning new strategies to set boundaries, manage stress and enjoy a happier life. Dealing with the difficult challenge of dealing with pain and learning to heal.

Reviewed March 2021

Dr. Parker has made counseling a painless experience. I was very nervous starting this process and very much felt like a failure for turning to counseling. Dr. Parker has helped me overcome that silly hang up and has really provided me the tools I need to deal with the issues I'm experiencing in my life. She provides a variety of options and talks me through them. She tries to really dig deep into the root of my issue to fully understand me. I feel like I've been heard and that she genuinely wants to help me and cares about the outcome. She's given me a level of confidence that I didn't think was possible. I'm forever grateful for being matched with her.

Reviewed January 2021

Dr. Parker has quickly become an integral part of my current life. We started my therapy during a time of big changes I was experiencing, with new trial and/or tribulations coming to surface on a weekly basis which had to be dealt with or talked through before returning back to my baseline of issues. Dr. Parker took this on with me in stride, she helped me to face a lot of my fears, see situations from a context outside of my own, hone me into the reality of the situation and helped bring to light contexts of it that were more black and white than I could have seen myself. Although I understand how the relationship between a client and his/her therapist works, to me, Dr. Parker has quickly grown into a friend/mentor-like figure for me. She won’t ever outright throw you some advice, as much as sometimes you might feel like you want it, but she will help color a situation and help you to see where it is that you might need to go. I have come to grow a lot of respect for her, she is strong and kind and she is understanding. She will make time for me and check up on me in times where maybe I need it more than usual. I’ve never had a strong and trusting relationship with a therapist before, I never felt like I ever got a chance to make a good fit with anyone prior to now. That’s why I’m grateful to BetterHelp for allowing us to connect with each other, finding a POC who may understand my concerns or my needs better than someone else would.

Reviewed November 2020

She’s amazing

Reviewed November 2020

Great listener and gives intuitive advice.

Reviewed November 2020

Dr Parker has been amazing. She created a safe space, communicated so well and showed incredible knowledge and insight. I’m glad I found her.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Wanda Parker offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Wanda Parker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Wanda Parker speak?

Dr. Wanda Parker speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Wanda Parker have?

Dr. Wanda Parker has 19 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Wanda Parker licensed to practice?

Dr. Wanda Parker is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Dr. Wanda Parker accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Dr. Wanda Parker accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Wanda Parker offer?

Dr. Wanda Parker offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Wanda Parker?

Dr. Wanda Parker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Wanda Parker?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.