Elena Woodard, LCSW

“I am not afraid of storms, for, I am learning how to sail my ship.” - Louisa May Alcott

Elena Woodard, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut and Massachusetts. She attended the University of Connecticut for both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She has 5 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents and their families. She offers tailored and individualized treatment for her clients, with a solution focused and client centered approach. Elena feels her position as a clinician is a “calling” and she is honored to be part of the transformation process. Elena calls upon motivational systems to help her clients develop a plan with actionable steps so that her clients can reach their fullest potential.

Elena has an extensive clinical background working with children of all ages and adults. In addition, she is passionate about working with clients with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Therapeutic modalities that Elena has trained in include; ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) , CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), IRT (Imagery Rehearsal Therapy) , DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) , and Structural Family Therapy. She is a strong believer in educating clients about their diagnoses to empower them to become the best versions of Themselves. Her solution-focused and strengths-based approach motivates and empowers clients to achieve enduring success following treatment.

 Elena will work alongside you to ensure that you progress toward your goals within a non-judgmental, supportive space. Her solution-focused and strengths-based approach motivates and empowers clients to achieve enduring success following treatment. In her free time, Elena enjoys reading a good book, hiking with her dog, and cooking for famil yand friends.

Elena offers:

• Individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Communication, relationship, and family problems.Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Behavioral Disorders, ADHD, Stress, Trauma, OCD, Divorce/Blended Families, and LGBTQ+ issues.
• CBT, Behavioral, Solution- Focused, Mindfulness, DBT Therapeutic approaches, and play therapy.