Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-18965
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-20666
- NPI
- 1477005932
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Lynda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Lynda
Lynda Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana and Arizona with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and life changes. She speaks English and practices from Arizona.
Over a decade in practice has involved helping people untangle the practical problems that pile up during hard times. She focuses on patterns around attachment, codependency, communication trouble, and feelings of emptiness or shame. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and issues tied to aging.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That can mean looking at how early relationships shape current reactions, using skills from cognitive behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thinking, or practicing mindfulness to manage intense emotions. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior ideas to keep conversations focused and respectful.
Lynda aims to help people set clear goals and build day-to-day strategies. That can include planning small behavioral changes, practicing emotion regulation skills, or addressing patterns that lead to relapse in addictions. She frames therapy as practical work with measurable steps.
If someone is ready to start, she asks them to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and connections. Online conversations can help identify recurring interaction patterns and practice new ways of relating to others in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with clear behavioral steps. In remote sessions CBT often involves setting small homework tasks and reviewing results together to adjust strategies. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may start with brief skill training, then move to deeper exploration of patterns when it feels useful. Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not specify limited formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-in sessions when a full visit is not practical. Some people prefer sessions focused on skills practice while others use the time for longer conversation and processing; the therapist will help decide what kind of session best supports day-to-day life and progress.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress, isolation, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends attachment-based work, client-centered listening, CBT and DBT skills, and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, grief, addiction, and mood concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Arizona, with MT LCSW and AZ LCSW listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers