Helen Woodrum , LCSW

Helen Woodrum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has provided outpatient individual therapy for 10 years. She began her career working in community mental health centers before moving to an outpatient behavioral health clinic within a hospital, gaining broad experience across public and clinical settings.

Early in her practice she developed a strong interest in trauma treatment and has devoted much of her post-graduate learning to the effects of complex trauma and methods to help people process those experiences. She frequently integrates approaches such as EMDR, polyvagal techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, and emphasizes self-care practices that address both mind and body.

Helen starts therapy by focusing on what matters most to the individual in the present moment and works to equip people with practical techniques and greater self-awareness. She values her Master of Social Work degree for its attention to social systems and environmental factors when developing treatment plans, and maintains a continuing passion for learning. Her practice aims to offer an atmosphere of safety, predictability, respect, humor, support, and connection.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and behaviors. In online sessions this approach helps clients explore patterns in close relationships and build more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for issues like intimacy, trust, and family dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new coping strategies, often benefitting those dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is helpful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Helen works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods align with a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints and can increase consistency in care by fitting therapy into a client’s everyday life.