Yvonne Woods

Yvonne Woods, LCSW-R. My approach to therapy is to utilize my skills as a therapist to assist individuals with goal setting and accomplishing these goals. I utilize the model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients with understanding the underlying causes of their stress and effective ways of handling them. I approach my sessions by allowing my clients to define their reasons for seeking out therapy and to involve them in the process of attaining a favorable outcome. My focus areas of counseling are: Anxiety. Stress.Mood disorders.Depression. I work with individuals. Couples. The elderly.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is to begin where my clients are realizing that each client is an individual with individual needs. I allow my clients to focus on what brought them into counseling, complete a good assessment of their needs, and assist them with attaining their goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Solution-focused Therapy and Bereavement Therapy in my work with clients.

My focus

I typically work with clients diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders impacting their mental well-being. I also work with couples either in a marital or dating relationship. I have also worked in Coaching clients mostly in occupational settings. I am most comfortable treating clients experiencing stress triggered by various underlying issues impacting their lives

My communication style

Setting a warm, comfortable environment is conducive to making my clients feel welcomed and offers them feeling a feeling of safety and trust. My clients have expressed a feeling of comfort and empathy when working with me. I try my best to be professional but caring with my clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

I can say that I have always been drawn to working with people since childhood. I grew up in a family of medical providers. My mother was a nurse and I admired the relationship she shared with her patients. However, for me, I prefer the mental health aspect of working with people. I appreciate seeing the growth that occurs when my clients are able to benefit from the help that my work provides them.

My goals for you

I approach my sessions by allowing my clients to define their reasons for seeking out therapy and finding out what their goals and expectations of the therapy are. I feel it is important to involve them in the process of goal setting as it empowers them to be a part of accomplishing their goals.

My first session with you

My clients should expect to be allowed the opportunity to communicate their reasons for seeking counseling and to be given a clear understanding of the therapeutic process.