Congratulations. You have just taken a brave step toward healing and wholeness as you embark on choosing a therapist to guide you along this journey.
The cycle of change begins with Awareness. As you increase in self-awareness and begin to identify areas for change you begin to formulate a plan of Action.
Insight and understanding of the origins of your thinking or behavior patterns can be quite valuable in the process of change. Often we uncover old "scripts" or messages we have believed about ourselves that can hold us back. As you become empowered by new thinking you will notice a change in your self-worth and self-esteem. This is one of the results of effective psychotherapy that Motivates you to stay on the new path you have begun, to redesign you life, and to be freed from old wounds and hurts.
It is a powerful and fulfilling experience and a counselor it is always a joy to walk along side someone on this path of self discovery.
My 25 + years in the field has been quite formative for me both personally and professionally. My formal education began in Connecticut at Sacred Heart University and I completed my Masters program at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. I was among the first therapists in the USA to receive accreditation by the American Academy of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. I incorporate many of these tools and techniques into my individual therapy as well. My formal training was broad, encompassing psychoanalysis, family systems, CBT (cognitive behavior therapy, aka REBT), Gestalt Psychotherapy, solution focused counseling, and the creative arts therapies. Together we will work to determine what strategies best fit you needs and your goals. It would be a pleasure to work with you and be a part of your personal journey and your transformation.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH6180
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Wood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Wendy is always attentive listens to my concerns most empathetically. She provides me with helpful guidance to sort through my thoughts and helps to set me on a path towards some resolution.
I find my sessions with her extremely helpful.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
I absolutely LOVE my sessions with Wendy, she is so encouraging and I really feel understood and seen by her. We struggle with scheduling which I know is not her own fault and more problems from the better help app which I hope they resolve for her soon so this process is easier on her and me
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties