
Dr. Wanda Woodward
Integrative counselor blending faith and psychology
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Integrative counselor blending faith and psychology
Start with Dr. Wanda WoodwardLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
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.
Many people wonder whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person care.
One of the key benefits is flexibility - you can meet with a therapist in the format that fits your life, whether that is a video appointment, a phone call, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to keep therapy consistent even with a busy schedule.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would help. For many people, the accessibility and convenience of online sessions make it a practical and effective route to addressing everyday mental health concerns.