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Theodore Woodard

Theodore Woodard

LPCC, LPC

Therapist · California · 4+ years of experience

Practical, person-centered support for anger and stress

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical coping tools
  • Focus on small changes

About Theodore

Theodore Woodard is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction concerns. He brings four years of clinical experience and a practical, person-centered way of working. Theodore emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and aims to help people find strengths they already have.

Theodore uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. He listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try small, doable changes. Sessions are focused on real-life steps people can try between meetings to see what helps.

He works with issues such as depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma and grief. Additional areas include codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions like gambling or pornography, social anxiety, workplace stress, and challenges common to young adults. Anger is one of the concerns he lists and he helps people understand and manage it in daily life.

Theodore blends Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. This mix lets him match questions and techniques to each person’s goals. He aims to build practical plans rather than long lectures.

People who choose Theodore can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental tone and a focus on small changes that add up. He encourages clients to notice progress and adjust the plan as needed. To begin, people use the site's Start Therapy process and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Texas, California

Languages

English

How Theodore’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs a space to sort thoughts, build confidence, and decide on goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple experiments and practice to change unhelpful patterns; CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, anger, and addictive habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theodore will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend a mix of methods that fit those aims. He adapts questions and exercises to what a person says is realistic and useful in their life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when people need them. It also makes it simpler to use worksheets, role plays, and homework between meetings so progress continues between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
LPCC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 83859
License (California)
LPCC · No. 18932
NPI
1952030702

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theodore commonly address?

Theodore works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and a variety of addiction issues. He also helps with self-esteem, relationship and family strain, grief, trauma, and workplace or young adult concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes the client's knowledge of their own life. That approach is paired with direct techniques to try between sessions.

What kind of experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, motivation, addiction concerns, and mood issues.

Where is Theodore licensed and based?

He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is listed as practicing in California. His licensing includes CA LPCC and TX LPC as noted in his credentials.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not take international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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