Wendie Woods is a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in individual, couples and family, and children's therapies. She maintains a private practice in Starkville, MS.

With almost fifteen years experience as a clinician, and a graduate of Mississippi State University (MS, Counselor Education/BS, Educational Psychology) she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of practice are: 

• Depression and Anxiety
• Parenting and Family Issues
• Crisis, Trauma, & Abuse Issues
• Panic Attacks and Phobia
• Relationship/Marital Problems
• BiPolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Anger Management 
• Grief and Loss
• Work, Education, and Career Issues
• Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Business Consulting
• Organizational Improvements
• General Life Management/Coaching

  In addition, Ms. Woods has presented at conferences and to general audiences on topics including crisis response, stress management, recognizing and preventing abuse, and mental health wellness. In February 2008, Ms. Woods will begin a monthly column for the North MS Christian Family magazine.

  As a client centered, solution-focused, Christian therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems while learning to identify and eliminate negative thought patterns and/or negative behaviors. With genuine sensitivity and compassion, I help clients explore their abilities and resources to find personalized solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.

  Blending Christian, conventional, and modern approaches (such as play therapy and pet therapy), I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work individually with each person to help him or her build upon their strengths to identify and achieve life goals, to improve family and work relationships, and to fully recognize their position in Christ.
  
   

  License, Certifications & Awards
  Nationally Certified Counselor since 1997
  Licensed Professional Counselor since 1998
  Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor 2008

  Professional Activities and Memberships
  American Association of Christian Counselors
  American Counseling Association
  Association for Play Therapy
  Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
  Mississippi Association for Play Therapy, President-Elect 2009
  Mississippi Counseling Association
  Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselors Association
  
  Vitae to be added soon. Please feel free to contact me with specific inquiries.