Tessa Wooden

My communication style

I am collaborative, genuine, and humorous at times—creating a safe space where clients feel supported and empowered. Clients have often described my communication style as "compassionately direct."

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist began with my own experience in recovery, which sparked a deep passion for helping others move toward healing and self-trust.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a collaborative process, and your goals are at the heart of our work together. We’ll start by identifying what feels most important to you. As therapy unfolds, your goals may shift, and that’s completely natural. I’ll regularly check in with you to make sure we’re aligned and that our work continues to feel relevant and supportive.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll take some time to get to know each other and talk about what’s bringing you to therapy. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your background, current challenges, and hopes for our work together—but there’s no pressure to share everything right away.

I identify as...

• Cis, Female
• Caucasian or White