Therapist profile
Alana Woods, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress
Continue with AlanaWhere Alana stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW23229
- NPI
- 1295409316
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- attachment patterns
- CBT skills
- communication work
About Alana
Alana Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and patterns like codependency. She works with adults on day-to-day struggles and longer-term concerns.
Alana emphasizes a collaborative approach. She focuses on what a person needs and the strengths they already have. Sessions are conversational and practical, with clear goals and straightforward feedback. She values transparency and directness in how she explains options and next steps.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered practice to look at how relationships shape behavior. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to build coping skills and manage upsetting emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and elements of the Gottman Method inform her work on communication and relational patterns.
In session she helps people name patterns like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, and losing oneself in relationships. She also addresses the fallout from other people’s substance use or unpredictable moods. Conversations aim to increase self-awareness, set practical boundaries, and strengthen emotional regulation.
Alana has worked across settings with a mix of ages and relational situations. She invites straightforward goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible. To begin, the usual next step is a short questionnaire and a first appointment to set objectives and a plan.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Alana uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns formed and how they affect current choices. This approach helps people see repeating dynamics and work on safer ways of relating. Client-centered work means conversations focus on the person's priorities and what feels most useful in the moment. That often leads to practical goals and straightforward skills practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supplies tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT techniques are often used to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and shift responses to stressful situations.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Alana will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as different skills are learned and priorities shift.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and making it easier to attend without extra travel. Some people find phone or video sessions better for short check-ins, while others prefer sessions that allow for deeper conversation. The specific session formats supported here are not listed, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work is often useful for practicing skills in real-life contexts and keeping regular appointments during life changes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, self-esteem, codependency, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with clear goals and practical feedback. Sessions tend to be conversational and skills-focused when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in Florida contexts and with varied relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; confirm the available formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.