Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026
Wanda Olugbala has been in practice 30 years and is licensed in Michigan. Wanda lists family conflicts, grief and parenting issues among 39 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Wanda's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Wanda works with
Wanda lists 16 specialisms and 23 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Wanda chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Wanda's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
For three decades, I've dedicated my practice to "Healing the Helper." As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified member of the Academy of Clinical Social Workers, I specialize in supporting those who consistently care for others-whether you're a parent, healthcare professional, teacher, social worker, first responder, or community organizer. If you've spent years nurturing others while putting your own needs aside, I'm here to help you restore balance and rediscover your own wellbeing.
My Therapeutic Approach I believe in creating a warm, collaborative partnership where we focus on solutions rather than dwelling exclusively on problems. By blending interpersonal therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, we'll address both relationship patterns and thought processes that may be contributing to burnout, compassion fatigue, anxiety, or depression. Together, we'll build on your existing strengths while developing practical strategies for sustainable self-care and boundary setting.
Your Healing Journey Our work together will be purposeful and hopeful. I'll help you transform the exhaustion of constant giving into renewed energy, move beyond limiting beliefs toward confidence, and strengthen your important relationships. I understand the unique challenges faced by those in helping roles and offer a supportive space where you can finally prioritize your own needs without guilt. Small steps forward will be celebrated as we create a sustainable path where you can continue supporting others without sacrificing yourself.
What to Expect in Sessions In our online sessions, you'll find a respectful environment where your wisdom and experiences are valued. I won't position myself as an authority with all the answers-instead, I'll be a compassionate guide helping you uncover your own solutions. We'll focus on practical tools you can immediately implement to establish healthier boundaries, nurture meaningful connections, and rediscover joy in both your personal and professional life. Your growth and healing are my priorities, and I'm committed to helping you create lasting positive change.
Wanda Olugbala, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026
03 · How Wanda works
These are the clinical methods Wanda lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Wanda's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Wanda runs a session.
04 · What happens next
Wanda practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Wanda's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Wanda at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Wanda is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Wanda.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
05 · Before you commit
Built from what Wanda actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Wanda's - Wanda has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.
“You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”
Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.
“How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”
Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.
“With 30 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”
Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.
“How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”
On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.
06 · Practical details
07 · Provenance
Wanda's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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