Alana Woods, LCSW
Supportive therapy for life’s messy moments
- Trauma and attachment support
- Strengths based collaboration
- Individuals couples families
About Alana Woods
Alana Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 5 years of experience supporting people through life’s more complicated seasons. She approaches therapy as a place that can feel grounded, genuine, and approachable, even when the topics are difficult. Her work emphasizes a supportive, real connection where clients can feel heard and understood while they sort through stressors, patterns, and emotional pain at a pace that fits them.
Alana focuses on clients’ needs and strengths, using transparency and collaboration to build a strong working relationship. She views each person as the expert of their own story and brings a steady belief that resilience and inner tools are already present, even when they feel out of reach. Together, therapy centers on clarifying goals that align with the client’s life and future, while honoring that every healing journey looks different.
She has worked with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, with significant experience related to trauma, attachment, family and relationship dynamics, substance use, and building self-esteem and overall wellbeing. Alana is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and she also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, gestalt therapy, the Gottman Method, and art and play therapy techniques. She values courage, consistency, and human connection, and she supports clients in taking meaningful steps toward change while remembering they do not have to do it alone.
Alana focuses on clients’ needs and strengths, using transparency and collaboration to build a strong working relationship. She views each person as the expert of their own story and brings a steady belief that resilience and inner tools are already present, even when they feel out of reach. Together, therapy centers on clarifying goals that align with the client’s life and future, while honoring that every healing journey looks different.
She has worked with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, with significant experience related to trauma, attachment, family and relationship dynamics, substance use, and building self-esteem and overall wellbeing. Alana is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and she also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, gestalt therapy, the Gottman Method, and art and play therapy techniques. She values courage, consistency, and human connection, and she supports clients in taking meaningful steps toward change while remembering they do not have to do it alone.
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 experience providing therapy and support.
Is Alana Woods a licensed therapist?
Yes. Alana Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. Her license is 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, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Alana Woods work with international clients?
No. Alana Woods does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Alana Woods cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like 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 to help 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 tools that fit online life
Alana Woods integrates practical, relationship-focused methods that translate well to online therapy. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building everyday strategies to respond differently to stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills add structure for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication, which can be especially helpful when relationships feel strained or emotions run high. She also draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early and current relationship experiences shape connection, trust, and coping, supporting clients who are navigating trauma, abandonment concerns, or recurring relational dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alana collaborates with clients to understand what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped in the past, and how they prefer to learn and practice new skills. Together, they can adjust the focus over time so therapy stays aligned with the client’s goals and pace.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real schedules. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy weeks, changing energy levels, and different communication preferences.