- Burnout and compassion fatigue
- Family of origin issues
- Practical boundary work
About Wanda
Wanda Olugbala is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 30 years of experience. She focuses on people who give a lot to others and now need to pay attention to their own wellbeing. Her work addresses burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, and family of origin issues.
Wanda helps people identify the patterns that keep repeating from earlier family life. She talks through relationship habits, expectations, and roles that affect work and parenting now. Sessions use practical steps such as clearer boundaries, small behavioral changes, and problem-focused strategies that can be tried between meetings.
Her approach mixes cognitive behavioral methods with solution-focused and narrative elements. That means she looks at thoughts and behaviors, examines the stories people tell about themselves, and builds small, achievable changes. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice long-standing patterns that began in childhood.
People working with Wanda can expect direct conversations about what is working and what is not. The emphasis is on workable tools for managing stress, improving sleep or eating patterns, and handling anger or impulsivity. She also addresses issues that arise from adoption, blended families, foster care, and fertility concerns.
Wanda welcomes adults dealing with midlife questions, career stress, isolation, or identity concerns such as gender dysphoria. Her practice considers ADHD, grief, and relationship problems alongside parenting and financial stress. To begin, prospective clients follow the site matching process and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people choose actions that align with personal values, which can be useful for those feeling drained by caregiving roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and gives concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns like anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their family roles, which can ease repeating family-of-origin patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit a person’s situation, and adjust the plan over time through collaborative conversation and regular check-ins.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and cut out travel time so sessions can happen between shifts or during a work break. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to decide which approach and session rhythm will fit daily life and therapy goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wanda address?
She works with adult concerns including burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and family of origin issues among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and narrative approaches to produce clear, actionable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with people who provide care to others and those managing long-term stress and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site matching process; the therapist's profile does not list specific formats here.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the service details for current pricing.
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