About me
Hello,
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I have over 10 years of experience working with youth and families with concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, anger, family and parenting challenges, school difficulties, involvement in the justice system, as well as important life transitions. I also have helped design and evaluate a middle and high school social development curriculum for college and career planning, co-developed group therapy for children exposed to family violence, and trained service providers on working effectively with culturally diverse youth. My professional experiences in counseling, consulting, and research have focused on promoting holistic well-being and helping youth and families live out their purpose and potential. My counseling style is client-centered, supportive, and engaging, and I incorporate cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, family systems, and solution-focused approaches. My approach is grounded in trust, collaboration, and a deep appreciation and respect for clients’ multicultural experiences, identities, and perspectives. We will work together to discuss strengths and resources, identify and set goals, and collaboratively develop a tailored plan and tools to address your concerns and achieve your goals. I look forward to supporting and partnering with you in this process.
I appreciate your courage in taking this step. Thank you and be well!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , ADHD , Domestic Violence , Family Problems , Forgiveness , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 13
Services offered
Messaging
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Licensing
MD Psychologist 06337
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. LaKeesha Woods. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Dr. Woods is an amazing and compassionate therapist. When I first began therapy I didn’t know what to expect but my experience with Dr. Woods exceeded my expectations. She is wonderful at listening and will remember small details about you. She constantly challenges me to think about things in a new way and pushes me to try new strategies to tackle my problems. Almost every session she takes time to make a game plan with me about how to go into my week and it is always so helpful. Through our sessions I have learned so much about myself and my relationships and I have seen so much personal growth. She has helped me navigate through so many moments in my life and gave me the confidence to know I could do so. I will always be grateful to Dr. Woods and refer her to all my friends and family.
Dr. Woods is a wonderful counselor. She remembers details we have discussed in past sessions, and she offers compassionate listening as well. Dr. Woods challenges me to think differently about difficult circumstances and also offers ways to help me manage difficulties. It is hard work and I feel I have so far to go, but I look forward to the growth that will continue to take place with Dr. Woods’ help.
She is very organized and good at helping when I know I need help but I don't know where to start. It is an incredibly overwhelming process and it's so nice to have someone to help.
Dr. Woods is a very kind and helpful counselor. I highly recommend her services!
Appreciate Dr. Woods making this easy for us, sharing can be difficult.