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Xanic Wood

Xanic Wood, LCSW

Connecticut

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Connecticut
LCSW, licence 011357
NPI
1972196442
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Connecticut

These details come from information Xanic 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

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Trauma and abuse

About Xanic

Xanic Wood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with eight years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. Xanic supports clients who are navigating family conflict, separation, adoption and foster care concerns, and attachment issues.

She has worked in outpatient and intensive mental health settings. That experience includes supporting people through strong emotional reactions and life events that disrupt daily functioning. Xanic uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on building a steady working relationship with each person she sees.

In sessions she helps people talk through practical problems, manage intense feelings, and plan steps forward. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and problems with communication within families of origin. Her approach is straightforward and task-focused when needed, with attention to real-life routines and responsibilities.

People often come with questions about parenting, school-age emotional difficulties, or how past abandonment and attachment wounds affect current relationships. Xanic works to identify useful strategies and small changes that can make day-to-day life more manageable.

She offers care in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, clients use the site's matching flow to choose online therapy options, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

BHow sessions work

How Xanic uses evidence-based work online

Two evidence-based approaches she draws on are practical skills-based work and trauma-informed care. Skills-based work teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, regulating strong emotions, and improving day-to-day routines. Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding how past adverse experiences affect current behavior and relationships, and then uses paced steps to reduce overwhelming reactions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Xanic will talk with each person about goals, current problems, and preferences, and then recommend approaches that fit those priorities. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful in real life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and caregiving. It can allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and help sustain regular appointments during busy weeks. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, review plans, and troubleshoot challenges between appointments.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Connecticut

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on a practical, relationship-centered approach. Sessions aim to identify concrete steps and coping strategies for everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Xanic has eight years of experience working in outpatient and intensive mental health settings. That includes supporting people through significant trauma and emotional distress.

Is she licensed and where?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Connecticut. That is the credential and state listed for her practice.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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