LaWanda
Counselor
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Let's Connect (516) 689-7505
Life be life-ing, and sometimes we all need a little extra support. If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or weighed down by trauma, grief or relationship challenges, it’s okay—you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can be heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, values, and faith to help you build coping skills, regain balance, and find hope. If you’re ready, I’d love to walk alongside you on this journey toward healing and growth.
It helps to have someone truly listen and walk alongside you. I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can share your story, sort through challenges, and discover new ways forward. Together, we’ll work on building tools that fit your needs while drawing on your strengths, values, and faith to help create meaning
Together, we’ll explore your strengths, values, and faith to help you build coping skills, regain balance, and find hope. If you’re ready, I invite you to schedule a consultation with me. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Call or Email LaWanda Riddick now for a free 15 minute consultation - (516) 689-7505
Let's Connect (516) 689-7505
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 015662 LaWanda Riddick
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Nyack College, Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2019
- Degree/Diploma from Brooklyn College M.A. in Biology Education. / 2003
- Degree/Diploma from New Brunswick Theological Seminary M.Div / 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Deaf Allied
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Deaf Allied
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Gestalt
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Buffalo, NY 14210
(516) 689-7505