Helen Woodrum, LCSW
LCSW focusing on trauma and relationships
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Evidence-based techniques
- Collaborative care approach
About Helen Woodrum
Helen Woodrum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience providing outpatient individual therapy. She began her career in community mental health centers and later worked in an outpatient behavioral health clinic within a hospital, developing a deep interest in trauma treatment along the way. Over time she has focused on understanding the effects of complex trauma and learning ways to help individuals reprocess those experiences.
Her approach draws on a range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR, Polyvagal techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, with attention to self-care for both mind and body. She emphasizes beginning treatment with what feels most pressing for the individual and then building practical skills and self-awareness to manage life's challenges, increase resilience, and improve self-care.
Helen values her Master’s in Social Work for the way it frames treatment within social systems and environmental context, which she uses to tailor care to each person's circumstances. She maintains an ongoing commitment to professional learning and aims to offer a therapeutic environment characterized by safety, predictability, respect, warmth, humor, support, and connection.
Her approach draws on a range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR, Polyvagal techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, with attention to self-care for both mind and body. She emphasizes beginning treatment with what feels most pressing for the individual and then building practical skills and self-awareness to manage life's challenges, increase resilience, and improve self-care.
Helen values her Master’s in Social Work for the way it frames treatment within social systems and environmental context, which she uses to tailor care to each person's circumstances. She maintains an ongoing commitment to professional learning and aims to offer a therapeutic environment characterized by safety, predictability, respect, warmth, humor, support, and connection.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Helen Woodrum have?
Helen Woodrum has 10 years of experience providing outpatient individual therapy.
Is Helen Woodrum a licensed therapist?
Yes. Helen Woodrum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: IL LCSW 149015750.
In which languages does Helen Woodrum provide therapy?
Helen Woodrum provides therapy in English.
Where is Helen Woodrum located?
Helen Woodrum is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Helen Woodrum as my therapist?
Clients can work with Helen Woodrum through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Helen Woodrum work with international clients?
Helen Woodrum does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Helen Woodrum cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Helen Woodrum integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet clients where they are. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust formed in relationships and helps people address issues like attachment concerns, intimacy-related problems, and family of origin wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s agenda and supports self-exploration and personal growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Helen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques when helpful so that treatment aligns with each person’s unique situation.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those seeking care. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support without commuting, schedule sessions around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these modalities to deliver structured, goal-oriented work while remaining responsive to each client’s pace and availability.