Hi there, I'm Kelly!

Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe that sorting out your thoughts and feelings together can yield a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am here to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for you.

My focus

I work with adults seeking more genuine and complete lives. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or lonely, or want to change patterns no longer working for you. Together, we will look at how your past has shaped your present, focusing on what is or is not working in relationships, at work, and within yourself.

My approach

Everyone is unique, so your therapy will be tailored to you. Your experiences, culture, and identity inform who you are and will be valued in our work together. I use a combination of relational, psychodynamic, and mindfulness techniques. I am a trauma-informed clinician with particular attention to the mind-body connection.

My communication style

My style is genuine, interactive, and compassionate. Our work together will focus on that which brings you purpose and meaning, while also addressing the challenges you encounter in reaching your goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

My decision to become a psychotherapist was informed by my early experience as a fitness professional. I saw how unaddressed trauma is stored in the body and manifests in other areas of life. I wanted to help people work through their emotional pain so they could live unencumbered by the wounds of the past.

My goals for you

Therapy is a time for you to focus on what you want and need. Together, we will identify and work toward your goals, whether you want to improve your relationships, navigate a life transition, work through trauma, or something else. I am here to support you in working toward the life you want.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other. We will talk about who you are and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. I will tell you a little bit about my practice style.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish

Expertise

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Psychoanalytic

+ 10 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of California, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

2940 Summit St, Oakland, CA 94609

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Kelly Wood