Wais Khairandesh , LPC

Wais Khairandesh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who supports people carrying deep wounds, struggling with motivation, or seeking more fulfilling connections. He works with individuals facing complex trauma, relationship pain, grief, and challenges around self-esteem, intimacy, sleep, career direction, and mood. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, and the specific needs of veterans and men.

His clinical work blends trauma-informed and evidence-based methods, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused practices, Motivational strategies, and Solution-Focused techniques. He adapts these approaches to each person’s history, strengths, and goals, aiming to combine practical skill-building with compassionate support. As a licensed clinician, he emphasizes collaboration, helping clients develop insight and tools that fit their day-to-day lives.

Wais’s practice is informed by lived experience; he has faced adversity, loss, and rebuilding firsthand, and that perspective shapes his commitment to walking alongside others through recovery and growth. He strives to create a supportive environment where people can reclaim a sense of purpose, repair or deepen relationships, and move toward greater resilience and self-compassion.

Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Wais integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore personal values and strengthen internal motivation - this approach supports people who feel stuck or unmotivated and are ready to make meaningful changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past traumatic experiences are central to a client's struggles; it combines strategies to process trauma alongside building coping skills and safety in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods and pacing so treatment fits the individual's circumstances and readiness to change.

Online therapy with Wais is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and maintain continuity across locations. These options provide flexibility for different lifestyles and communication styles, allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, accessible care that fits into clients' routines.