Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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I am a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with 18+ years of mental health with a doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University and a master’s degree in counseling from Villanova University. I have experience working with adults with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and who have experienced emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse. Clients grappling with issues pertaining to spirituality, faith, meaning, and purpose may find my approach helpful. My knowledge of psychology, and of Eastern and Western philosophy and religions, assists me in meeting clients where they are in their journey to wholeness and well-being. I have published two books, both with a focus on the Transcendent Psyche (Soul), and my model of realizing the Higher Self within.
My 15+ years in human resources management in major corporations in Texas and Pennsylvania provides me with extensive workplace knowledge and the ability to help clients maneuver through the high stress work environment today.
I provide individual therapy for both adult men and women utilizing my knowledge of the cognitive, emotional, and relational differences between men and women. Male and female clients have similar situations, but oftentimes have different internal experiences and different perspectives as individuals and within intimate relationships which creates conflict Helping guide them to insights and strategies which can lead to a more harmonious, healthier relationship is my goal.
My therapeutic approach: My approach is client-centered with a psychodynamic element, with an understanding that most of life’s deepest challenges stem from childhood wounds which may be unconscious or conscious. Understanding the bio-psychosocial aspect of mental health is also important for it is the mind-body connection which underpins our psyche. My knowledge of Jungian theory, Attachment theory, and the stages of personal growth outlined by Abraham Maslow and the psychosocial stages by Erikson, all inform my work with clients. Overall, I focus on client goals and removing obstacles to meet those goals.
My therapist style: The basis of trust between therapist and client relies on a therapist who provides a safe environment in which the client can be heard, seen, understood, without judgment, and disclose intimate matters, so they can be their authentic and natural self. My passion is to help my clients navigate life’s challenges, traumas, and difficult situations, so they can heal and experience more inner peace and healthier, happier relationships with loved ones, friends, and at work.
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Dr. Wanda Woodward is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with more than 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University and a master’s degree in counseling from Villanova University, and is credentialed as a Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (TN LPC-MHSP 3711).
Her clinical work includes supporting adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and the aftermath of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Dr. Woodward also works with people exploring questions of spirituality, faith, meaning, and purpose, drawing on knowledge of Eastern and Western philosophy and religions to meet clients where they are.
Before focusing on therapy, she spent over 15 years in human resources management within major corporations in Texas and Pennsylvania, experience that informs her understanding of workplace stress and her ability to help clients navigate demanding professional environments.
Dr. Woodward offers individual therapy for adult men and women, using an awareness of cognitive, emotional, and relational differences between genders to help partners gain insight and develop practical strategies for healthier relationships. Her goal is to guide clients toward greater harmony and improved interpersonal functioning.
Her therapeutic stance is primarily client-centered with psychodynamic elements, grounded in the view that many deep challenges trace back to childhood wounds that may be conscious or unconscious. She attends to the bio-psychosocial aspects of mental health, emphasizing the mind-body connection, and integrates concepts from Jungian theory, attachment theory, Abraham Maslow’s stages of personal growth, and Erikson’s psychosocial stages to inform treatment and remove obstacles to client goals.
Dr. Woodward cultivates a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can be heard and understood. She is committed to helping individuals navigate trauma and difficult life situations so they can heal, experience more inner peace, and develop healthier, happier relationships at home and at work.
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