Kecia Woods, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kecia!

I work from a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients to be the authors of their own lives. My focus areas of practice are group work, individual and family sessions, management, residential & school settings, and outpatient clinical experience.

My focus

I typically work with clients of all ages, nationally and backgrounds. I have a wide range of conditions that I am most comfortable treating, such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, Autism, low self-esteem, Christian and non-Christian-based beliefs.

My approach

My approach to providing therapy would be to show the client that they have been heard and understood. I enjoy helping clients challenge themselves, showing empathy, and working with the client to establish goals they can reach. I tell my clients that my theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focus.

My communication style

I see the client as the true "expert" in their own life, and I myself as a guide and mentor along the way. When working with me, you will feel and receive humor, mild tone of voice, warmth, open mind, verbal praise, solution focus, authentic, and genuine in the therapy process, which clients have said that they enjoy and appreciate.

My journey to mental healthcare

My attraction and career as a therapist started from watching my mother feed and clothe the homeless, at our church and house, people who had no place to live, for months. My drive is to use my empathy and compassion to offer support and help to individuals who are struggling during challenging times.

My goals for you

I will collaborate with the client to create and write down a realistic goal that the client feels he or she can achieve in the time frame allotted. I would help the client to stay on task with working towards finishing his or her goal.

Our first session

The client should expect me to listen, focus on understanding their situation, build rapport, and outline the therapy process (i.e., session days and times, confidentiality, treatment plan, etc.). I can discuss my background, goals for therapy, and ask you questions about what prompted you to seek help.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kecia Woods