5 stars she is great
Alana Woods, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Alana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Alana. View 7 reviews
- Great news, Alana is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Alana is very great! She listens and understands your concerns while providing rational and helpful feedback and tools to help you overcome any anxieties you face
More about Alana
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hi! I’m Alana Woods 👋 — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.
I believe therapy should feel supportive, real, and comfortable (yes, even when we’re talking about hard stuff). I genuinely love helping people untangle life’s messier moments.
My approach is to focus on your needs and strengths throughout the therapeutic process. I’m believe in transparency, collaboration, and building a strong therapeutic relationship—because therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and understood. I truly believe that you already have the tools and strengths within you—even if right now it doesn’t feel that way. My job is to help you recognize your own resilience and meet the goals that align best with your life and future. Each person's journey to healing is unique.
I’ve worked with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I have significant experience in areas related to trauma, attachment, family and relational dynamics, substance use, and increasing feelings of self-esteem and wellbeing.
I’m currently trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and I also use tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, the Gottman Method, art therapy, and play therapy techniques.
I believe you are the expert of your own story. It takes courage to want something different and to take that first step toward change—and I’ll be right there with you, reminding you that you don’t have to do this alone (and that it’s okay to laugh occasionally, even in therapy).
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Somatization
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Insurance Accepted
- AvMed
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Treatment Approaches
- 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
Licenses
Alana Woods's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295409316.
- LCSW · Florida · SW23229 · Renews March 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Alana Woods
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
5 stars she is great
Alana is very great! She listens and understands your concerns while providing rational and helpful feedback and tools to help you overcome any anxieties you face
Alana has been a breath of fresh air for my struggle with anxiety. She has been so helpful and encouraging. She is given me many tools. She has explained things I never knew I needed to know. I am so grateful to have her as a counselor.
Very professional, really listens to your concerns.
This is my so far best therapist I have had!
I highly recommend Alana Woods as a therapist. She is attentive, compassionate, and genuinely listens to everything I have to say. Her guidance has made a significant positive impact on my life, and I always leave sessions feeling heard and supported.
She is awesome
Frequently asked questions
Does Alana Woods offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Alana Woods works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Alana Woods speak?
Alana Woods speaks English.
How many years of experience does Alana Woods have?
Alana Woods has 5 years of experience.
Where is Alana Woods licensed to practice?
Alana Woods is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Alana Woods accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Alana Woods accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Alana Woods accept insurance?
Yes, Alana Woods accepts AvMed, Cigna, GEHA, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Alana Woods accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Alana Woods does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Alana Woods offer?
Alana Woods offers clients 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, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Alana Woods?
Alana Woods can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Alana Woods?
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