Whitney Wanderscheid , LPC-MH, LMHC

Whitney Wanderscheid approaches each person with compassion and respect, creating a welcoming and nonjudgmental space wherever someone is on their journey. She emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for working toward healing and meaningful change. As a client-centered therapist, Whitney focuses on each person’s individual needs and goals, offering support and encouragement for those taking the courageous step toward a more fulfilling life.

Whitney draws on a range of styles and techniques and adapts them to what feels most beneficial and comfortable for each individual. Her experience spans school settings, private practice, and community mental health, and she brings practical insight from those environments into her work. She is licensed in South Dakota and holds the credentials LPC-MH and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, respectively - and has 8 years of professional experience.

Whitney aims to empower people as they navigate stress, grief, relationship concerns, mood challenges, life transitions, and other difficulties, offering steady support as clients define and pursue their goals. "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." - Maya Angelou

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Whitney uses client-centered therapy to place each person’s experience and goals at the center of the work. This approach emphasizes active listening and collaboration so that treatment follows the client’s priorities and pace, and it can be especially helpful for building self-understanding and confidence.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to respond differently. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns.

Solution-focused therapy is another tool in her practice, focusing on strengths and concrete steps toward change. This approach helps clients clarify goals and identify small, achievable actions that move them toward the life they want.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Whitney works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals, including Whitney, adapt these approaches to fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reach care from home or other locations. These options allow therapists to maintain continuity of care and respond to changing needs while offering accessible pathways to support.