- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Helen
Helen Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with eight years of experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, anger, mood disorders, addiction, and challenges such as grief, trauma, and relationship strain. Helen also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and workplace or parenting pressures.
Her background includes community mental health work with adults. That experience brought routine contact with people who'd experienced emotional or physical trauma. She has helped clients with depression, panic, and long-term mood patterns as well as practical problems like career transitions and communication breakdowns.
In sessions Helen uses a mix of conversation styles to match the person in front of her. She draws on client-centered work to focus on the person’s own goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and DBT strategies to teach coping skills for strong emotions.
Practical steps are a regular part of Helen’s approach. Sessions can include skill practice, pacing a plan for problem areas, and revisiting what worked or didn’t between meetings. She emphasizes straightforward discussion rather than clinical labels.
People who come for help with anger can expect direct strategies for recognizing triggers, changing reactive patterns, and building healthier ways to express frustration. Helen helps people break down moments that escalate and build alternative responses that fit daily life.
How Helen’s approaches translate to online sessions
Helen combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with what matters most to the person and builds goals from there. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anger. DBT offers concrete coping skills such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation for moments when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Helen will talk with clients about goals and try approaches that fit their needs. She adapts the mix of skills and discussion as progress is reviewed so sessions stay practical and focused on daily life challenges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, or travel. They can allow shorter check-ins, avoid commuting, and make it simpler to practice skills in real-world settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can still use worksheets, in-session skill practice, and paced plans during remote sessions to help manage anger and stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar, addictions, trauma, grief, ADHD, relationship and workplace issues.
What is her general way of working?
Her style is interactive and practical. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and DBT techniques to teach coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Helen has eight years of experience working as a therapist, primarily in community mental health settings with adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Indiana and Ohio, with practice based in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.