At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- License
- LCSW, Indiana / 34008141A; LISW, Ohio / I.2203428
- NPI
- 1700955465
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
- Skill-based therapy
About Helen
Helen Woods is a licensed clinical social worker who uses motivational interviewing alongside other evidence-informed methods to help people move toward realistic goals. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices from Ohio with eight years of experience supporting adults who face emotional and practical challenges.
She has a background in community mental health and has spent much of her career working with adults on depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction concerns, and ADHD. She also supports people who have survived physical trauma or emotional abuse and those coping with grief or major life changes.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and respectful conversation rather than labels. She aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of her, adjusting approaches to fit real-life needs.
Helen combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change or finding it hard to start new habits. She draws from psychodynamic ideas when helpful to understand patterns from the past.
People can expect an empathic listener who helps break down problems into manageable pieces. She works collaboratively to set priorities and teaches coping skills for stress, workplace issues, parenting strain, and relationship concerns. The focus is on practical progress and clearer decision making.
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How these approaches can help in online sessions
Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation at their own pace. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle planning to help people move from uncertainty to action.
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience. The therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and active listening so people can explore feelings and priorities without judgment. This approach helps when someone needs a trusted space to make sense of difficult emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday problems by giving tools for coping and behavior change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then recommend a blend of methods. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, stay connected during life transitions, or have a shorter check-in when time is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt motivational interviewing, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques to work well in remote conversations, focusing on skills, planning, and steady progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Communication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in therapy?
Therapy covers a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, ADHD, workplace issues, and more.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respectful conversation. Sessions focus on setting goals, building practical skills, and tailoring the plan to each person.
What is Helen's professional background?
She has eight years of experience and has worked primarily in community mental health settings with adults facing mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.
Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?
Helen holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Ohio.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current options before booking so you know whether virtual or in-person choices are available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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