Alana Woods, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for individuals and families
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationships and families
- Flexible online sessions
About Alana Woods
Alana Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who focuses on helping individuals, families, and couples navigate life’s difficult moments. She approaches therapy with a blend of transparency and collaboration, centering each treatment plan on a person's strengths and goals while offering practical support for hard conversations. Alana believes people already carry resilience and tools within themselves; her role is to help those capacities become clearer and more useful as clients move toward change.
Her experience includes work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, and she brings particular attention to trauma, attachment and relational dynamics, substance use, and building self-esteem and wellbeing. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and she integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, the Gottman Method, art therapy, and play therapy when appropriate.
Alana aims to make therapy feel supportive and real, even when addressing painful topics, and she emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress. She meets people where they are, encourages collaboration on goals, and acknowledges that the path to change can include moments of levity along with serious work.
Her experience includes work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, and she brings particular attention to trauma, attachment and relational dynamics, substance use, and building self-esteem and wellbeing. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and she integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, the Gottman Method, art therapy, and play therapy when appropriate.
Alana aims to make therapy feel supportive and real, even when addressing painful topics, and she emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for progress. She meets people where they are, encourages collaboration on goals, and acknowledges that the path to change can include moments of levity along with serious work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Alana Woods have?
Alana Woods has 5 years of clinical experience.
Is Alana Woods a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are FL LCSW SW23229.
In which languages does Alana Woods provide therapy?
Alana Woods provides therapy in English.
Where is Alana Woods located?
Alana Woods is located in Florida.
How can I work with Alana Woods as my therapist?
You can work with Alana Woods through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Alana Woods work with international clients?
Alana Woods does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alana Woods cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Alana Woods
Alana Woods integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people address trust, closeness, and separation issues in relationships. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual's perspective and personal strengths guide the work, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and autonomy. Alana also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Alana works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time, combining strategies as appropriate and checking in regularly to ensure the plan remains useful and relevant.
Online therapy with Alana includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow continuity of care across life changes. These options offer flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility concerns and make it possible to access support from licensed professionals in settings that feel comfortable for the individual.