Helen Woodrum, LCSW

Helen Woodrum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience providing outpatient individual therapy. She spent the first half of her career working in community mental health centers and the second half in an outpatient behavioral health clinic within a hospital, gaining a broad perspective on how social systems and environments influence mental health.

Early in her training she developed a strong interest in trauma treatment and has devoted much of her post-graduate learning to understanding the effects of complex trauma and approaches to help people reprocess painful experiences. Her clinical work often integrates EMDR, polyvagal-informed techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy, and Internal Family Systems, along with routines that support mind-body self-care.

She begins treatment by addressing what matters most to the person in front of her and focuses on building practical skills, self-awareness, and resilience. Helen values her Master of Social Work training for its emphasis on social context when shaping individualized treatment plans. She aims to create a therapeutic environment characterized by safety, predictability, respect, support, and connection, while encouraging clients to apply newly acquired knowledge to their everyday lives.

Approach-driven care for online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and ways of connecting. It helps people explore attachment needs, improve closeness and trust, and address issues like relationship struggles, intimacy-related concerns, and caregiver stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive strategies. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for mood instability, impulsive behaviors, and problems with emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Helen works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors care based on what emerges in the first sessions and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to provide structured treatment, skill coaching, and ongoing support without requiring in-person visits, helping people maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into their daily lives.