Jamila Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with well over 20 years of practice experience in a variety of settings including academia, behavioral health, substance abuse, medical social work, family services, community-based & wrap around services and private practice. She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work in 2006. Her expertise is in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, grief & loss, and life transitions. During her post-graduate work she conducted research on improving treatment adherence among persons with chronic mental illness with the use of telemedicine. Ms. Woods is an active member of both the National Association of Social Workers and the National Association of Black Social Workers. Ms. Woods is compassionate towards helping persons who are under served and disadvantaged and these guiding social work values continue to be a driving force in her career.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 50665
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She is professional and caring.
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Jamila for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I really appreciate her, she listens and respond in a timely fashion. Very professional and knowledgeable.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Jamila for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Jamila has been wonderful. She makes me feel validated and supported. She provides very helpful advice and 'homework' to continue self improvement! She's personable and made me feel comfortable since the first session.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Jamila for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jamil is a great advocate for her clients and offers great truth and insights. You can really be yourself without feeling judged as you navigate where you are in life. I will definitely recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Jamila for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jamila is an amazing therapist. She is a great listener and has given me meaningful input which shaped my life for the better.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Jamila for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very human and interested to help her patient.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Jamila for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
