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Theodore Woodard, LPCC, LPC
California
LPCC LPC - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Theodore
Theodore Woodard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience in the United States. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and his practice is based in California.
Theodore favors a practical, collaborative style. He treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on what they already do well. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries different ways of responding to everyday problems. He uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to structure that work.
When addressing addiction and motivation he emphasizes small, doable steps. For mood and anxiety concerns he helps people identify thought patterns and test new behaviors. For relationship and intimacy-related issues he looks at patterns that repeat and suggests concrete alternatives to try between sessions.
Theodore also brings attention to cultural background and how it shapes expectations and stress. He helps people facing workplace pressure, social anxiety, codependency, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use. He supports those coping with major life transitions and grief.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work may find his approach useful. To begin, readers are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Therodore commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on concrete steps like tracking thoughts, trying new responses, and reviewing what worked. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective and motivational interviewing to build readiness for change and increase motivation.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That choice may shift over time as problems change and progress is reviewed together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people use quieter surroundings rather than taking a long commute. The emphasis is on practical, skills-based sessions that can be practiced between meetings to support everyday changes.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that emphasizes noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start sessions?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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