Therapy is a progressive journey taken by clients and the therapist together. The focus being healthier choices on a day to day basis. You are not alone. I understand life is difficult.

CAROL ELLIS WOOD MFT

We can make changes together!

Call 310 650-9189

Or 310 379-9771

For information or appointments

Counselling is an empowering journey. There are answers and change can happen. If you want to play the piano well you practice every week and get better and better. If you want to thrive at life you sometimes need lessons and coaching.

Your life doesn't have to be hopeless or helpless. You can work thru grief and pain.

Clients who are able to challenge themselves and be more

responsible for their actions everyday are destined to be happier and more fulfilled.

Please be prepared to do the work if you decide to begin the therapeutic process.

I give homework for those who really want to change and are tired of feeling hopeless, helpless, unfulfilled, numb or disconnected in their current living situation or daily life.

I can offer comfortable spaces some including pets putting most clients

at ease during difficult times.

Over the years I have also worked with those who have lost a pet and understand the grief and pain associated with losing that type of a family member.

I have worked with individuals and families who return over the years with different therapeutic challenges to be addressed.

I am aware and appreciate the personal gift of being able to be part of the growth process. It's such a privilege just being there to watch individuals and families grow, mature and thrive.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Cognitive Behavioral and Eclectic since

each individual is unique

Other tools: HEARTMATH EMWAVE2

For issues : including anxiety and panic problems always working towards a sense of well being

BACKGROUND

License : MFC 33834

In practice for over 20 years dealing with adults, children, teens, relationships and addiction problems.

Past and present positions include working in private practice for many years with individuals, adults and children as well as families in the South Bay.

Also:

The Phoenix House, Masada Group Homes, Masada Day Treatment Program, LA Center for Group Therapy, South Bay Youth Project, Beach Cities Children's Program, weekly group work at

Rancho Del Mar High School in Palos Verdes and my private practice with offices in the South Bay near

Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.

(10 min south of LAX airport)

Focus: children, adults, couples, families, family relationship issues, marriage problems, anxiety, adolescent relateddisputes, cutting(self-mutilation), addictions, self-esteem problems, LGBT

relationships and since pets are family members, I also help families with grief issues related to the loss of a pet.

Guided Imagery ( Reiki Master Teacher) for working with those who respond to the therapeutic process better visually and allows for more understanding at many levels.

My early career choice was Transworld Airlines in Boston, Massachusetts affording me a more worldly perspective.

I travelled a lot and was exposed to and enjoy and appreciate many other cultures.

Employment at Massachusetts General Hospital expanded my feelings of compassion, understanding and empathy for those with health or other problematic issues.

Offices located in the Manhattan Beach

Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach

California area

Fee range: $120 to $150 per 50 minute hour, sliding scale

Accept cash, checks and credit cards

Will supply a super bill for insurance reimbursement upon request

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Beachareacounseling.jimdo.com