Alana Woods
Strength-based care to build lasting resilience
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About
Alana Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida (FL LCSW SW23229) who holds a Master of Social Work from the University of West Florida and has five years of clinical experience. She practices from a strength-based, client-centered perspective that prioritizes making sure clients feel heard, supported, and valued throughout the course of treatment.
Woods believes that individuals already possess skills and strengths they can draw on to face difficulties, and her work focuses on helping clients recognize and build on that resiliency to reach their potential. She emphasizes transparency, collaboration, advocacy, and the therapeutic relationship as central elements in the healing process.
Her clinical background includes work with individuals, children, adults, families, and couples, along with experience in community mental health, substance use services, and child welfare. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and she integrates techniques from play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy as appropriate.
Woods is experienced in supporting people dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, behavioral disturbances, interpersonal and family conflicts, and personality traits. She approaches therapy with the view that clients are the experts of their own stories and seeks to support and empower those who are taking steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Family, Parenting, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Depression, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Somatization, Veterans, Women’s issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW23229
- NPI Number: 1295409316
- License: LCSW (Florida) #SW23229 exp 2027-03-31
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How much experience does Alana Woods have?
Alana Woods has five years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Alana Woods a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alana Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida (FL LCSW SW23229).
In which languages does Alana Woods provide therapy?
Alana Woods provides therapy in English.
Where is Alana Woods located?
Alana Woods is located in Florida.
How can I work with Alana Woods as my therapist?
You can work with Alana Woods through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Alana Woods cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.