Alison Wood
MA, LMFT, MPS, ATR-BC
Board Certified & Registered Art Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #122281
I began my career in New York City as a psychotherapist in 2007 with a master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy. I relocated to the South Bay of Los Angeles in 2013 and obtained another master's degree in couples and family therapy and am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the state of California.
Specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues, I also have broad knowledge and experience with youth and the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to my expertise working with gender & sexuality, I have years of work experience focused on Millennial and young men's mental health.
My psychodynamic and expressive arts training in NYC taught me that genuine expression and connection can bring positive change to our lives. It is a nurturing, real relationship that can repair us. In therapy with me, you can expect to be met with authenticity, empathy, humor, insight and creativity. Together we will build on the strengths you already have to improve your relationships and solve the challenges that have brought you to therapy. We will also have the added benefit of using art materials along with traditional talk therapy to assist with tending to the issues that bring you to therapy. To learn more about how art therapy works, see below.
For years I have assisted people of all ages and experiences to manage life's stresses and challenges in hospitals, community health and private practice settings. My approach is empathic, affirming, culturally humble, LGBTQIA+ celebrating, radically accepting, and direct. I look forward to learning more about you.
Whatever the issue, problem, challenge or life stage, we are here to help.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” - Rumi