Welcome!

I’m so glad you’re here. Whatever it took for you to land on my page, I thank you for pushing through that process and welcome you. Need help prioritizing your mental health and well-being? Been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, down, or just unsure about how to move forward in your life? Struggling with career, infertility, or relationship issues? Perhaps you’ve been feeling insecure, sad, or ashamed but don’t want to open up to family and friends. I’m Dr. Woods, licensed and passionate counseling psychologist. I specialize in PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions. Whether you're navigating IVF or grief, making a major life change, a busy parent, or needing general mental health treatment, I'm here to help.

I believe in working collaboratively with clients, providing a space where you feel seen, heard, valued, and respected, and supporting you nonjudgmentally with empathy and compassion. While I believe in the power and efficiency of high-quality evidenced-based practices, I also utilize integrative, holistic, and whole-person strategies to support my clients as they heal and grow. You are unique, let’s work together to tailor the therapy space to fit your needs, goals, and values.

Training and Experience

I completed my undergrad at San Diego State University before earning my doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon (UO). Since my second year of graduate school, when I began clinical training in the provision of individual, child, and family psychotherapeutic services, I have been honing my knowledge, skills, and abilities as a culturally responsive clinician and psychological healer.

To support my professional development and ensure my clients receive the highest quality of therapeutic care, I completed rigorous clinical, neuropsychological, and research training across a breadth of settings.

I completed my predoctoral psychology internship and postdoctoral residency (with a specialty in trauma) at VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center where I continue to serve and work with our nation’s heroes and Veterans.

Why Choose my Services

With over a decade of exceptional training and years of clinical practice, I have the expertise and proven track record to help clients sit with, see past, and work through psychological, emotional, and physical pain. I work with clients to develop practical coping strategies to survive and thrive in daily living and help them improve their personal, educational, social, spiritual, and occupational functioning.

Whether you are seeking to better manage stress, anxiety, or depression, heal childhood, military, combat, racial or other trauma wounds, or improve your interpersonal, marital, or family relationships, I welcome you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. We can chat to see if we might be a good fit.

Call or email me TODAY. You’ve already made an important step by visiting my page. Let’s chat and work together to help you keep going, keep growing, and live the life you deserve. I look forward to hearing from you.

I have strong connections with other mental health professionals and am happy to refer you if we are not a good fit. Either way, I am here to help you in your healing journey. Thank you for stopping by. Take good care.

**The photos displayed throughout my website were taken by me across various travels and adventures. I hope that you enjoy the beauty of nature as much as I do!