Elena Wood
I have a background in community mental health leadership, psychological testing, and university counseling, and have extensive experience in treating a wide variety of emotional issues and psychiatric conditions with special interest in women’s issues. I have a passion for all things mental health related since a teen, and have had the privilege of working as a Psychologist for well over 25 years. I enjoy leading complex clinical mental health operations for patients and families and have a straightforward vision in delivering interventions and support, destigmatizing mental healthcare, and being a leader on approaches to revolutionary mental health treatment. I emphasize creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My sessions tend to be conversational and reflective, and I make space for both structure and flexibility depending on what you’re needing in the moment.
I have a passion for all things mental health related since a teen, and have had the privilege of working as a Psychologist for well over 25 years.
First session
The first session is crucial for building trust and a comfortable atmosphere where you feel safe to share your experiences. I will gather information, including history and background and answer questions you might have about the therapeutic process. It is a good time to determine whether you feel the relationship might be a good fit.
Strengths
I have extensive experience building strong, trusting, and supportive therapeutic relationships with clients navigating a wide range of emotional concerns, life transitions, and mental health challenges. I have a particular interest in working with women and understanding the unique emotional, relational, and life experiences that can shape women’s mental health at different stages of life. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported while also having the opportunity to gain insight, develop new ways of coping, and create meaningful change. In addition to my years of direct clinical work, I have held leadership roles in mental health where I have guided clinical teams and helped shape programs and services at the executive level. This experience has given me a broad perspective on mental health while keeping me grounded in what matters most: the individual person sitting in front of me. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to provide a supportive space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and work toward feeling more confident, balanced, and fulfilled.
Ideal clients
Specific areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, life transitions, as well as more serious mental health issues including symptoms of psychosis.
Treatment methods
Humanistic
My focus is genuineness and creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel understood and empowered to explore their feelings and experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In addition to a warm, accepting environment, and once a client feels at ease and comfortable, a cognitive behavioral can help individuals understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. We can begin to reframe and challenge certain negative ways of thinking that might contribute to maladaptive behaviors.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense PY11710
- New JerseyLicense 35SI00586800