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LaWanda Myers

LICSW, LCSW

Practical, strength-based support for mood and trauma

  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical steps
  • Trauma and mood

About LaWanda

LaWanda Myers is a licensed clinical social worker who brings seven years of experience to her practice. She is listed as LICSW and LCSW and works from Texas. She helps people take the first step when stress, anxiety, mood concerns, or traumatic events feel overwhelming.

LaWanda centers sessions on the client's own story and strengths. She treats symptoms linked to depression and bipolar conditions, and she supports people managing grief or the aftereffects of abuse and trauma. She also addresses body image, feelings of abandonment, and problems with communication that make daily life harder.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens for what a person already knows and builds from there. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than complex jargon so people can use what they learn between meetings.

LaWanda's background spans clinical work across multiple states, which has exposed her to a range of concerns and life circumstances. Over seven years she has worked with people who face isolation, caregiver stress, relationship endings, and challenges connected to military service.

People can expect a direct, respectful style that names problems plainly and looks for workable changes. She aims to help clients regain steadiness and move toward goals like improved mood, better coping with loss, and stronger self-regard.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

LaWanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem-solving. One approach centers on building coping skills for anxiety and mood management, teaching straightforward tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes processing and recovery after trauma and loss, guiding people through gradual steps to reduce the hold of painful memories.

Finding the most helpful approach is a joint process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan together over time. This collaborative method helps clients see what works and what needs changing as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions let them fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make scheduling easier around work or caregiving. Online meetings can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid video when that feels better for the client. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can choose what best fits your routine and needs.

License and NPI

LCSW Pennsylvania · No. CW025640
LCSW Texas · No. 63247
LICSW Alabama · No. 4922C
NPI1831740752

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, Texas, Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

LaWanda supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also works on related issues like body image, abandonment, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and strength-focused. She listens for what the client already knows and offers practical steps to try between sessions.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has seven years of professional experience and has worked with people facing mood disorders, trauma, grief, and challenges tied to military service.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is listed as LICSW and LCSW and is based in Texas. The credentials indicate licensed clinical social worker status in the jurisdictions supplied.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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