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LaWanda McCants, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Gender and Women's Studies along with intersectionality and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people. As a Black Queer Woman, I feel it's important to meet people where they are based on identity as related to mental health needs. I have experience working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, life changes, and attachment issues. I also have experience with teens, adults, couples, and queer People of Color. You are the driver in your process while I am here to help navigate. I'm excited to go on the journey with you.

Please know that I have a private practice schedule alongside this schedule. Certain days are indicated for BetterHelp clients and could be subject to change. Thanks for your understanding.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Attachment issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

KY LPCC 171098

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for LaWanda McCants. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

It has been nice having Lawanda as my therapist. She listens, acknowledges your struggles and offers insight into the struggles you have. I would recommend to anyone who may be having a difficult time in their life and just needs someone professional to talk to.

Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with LaWanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She’s the only therapist that actually understands what I mean. I feel so comfortable with her that, I never want to see another therapist.

Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with LaWanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

LaWanda is very knowledgeable and offers an open and honest ear, very human, and centered on your current headspace. Offers autonomy in where you would like your session to go and really strives to meet you where you are each call.

Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with LaWanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

LaWanda has been great so far.

Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with LaWanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues

LaWanda is an incredible therapist! She makes me feel seen & heard & always offers solutions that work for me. I love LaWanda!!

Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with LaWanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ms McCants has been a wonderful outlet for me to share my challenges, as well as providing such strong support and encouraging feedback each session. I am grateful that BetterHelp put me in contact with such an ideal therapist for my specific needs.

Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with LaWanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes