Andrew M. Wood, LMHC

About Me

• I started working in the mental health space nearly 20 years ago. In that time, I’ve worked in group homes, public and private schools, rehab facilities, mental health clinics, and private practice. It’s been an invaluable privilege to work with so many people from different walks of life. This has very much informed the way I work and has taught me the value of being approachable and relaxed. Building trust and creating safety need to be the foundation.
• As a board President and member for several non-profits, as well as a former program director for a mental health clinic, I have contributed at a number of different levels to professional organizations. These experiences have taught me the value of understanding the different systems people inhabit and how to think critically about these environments and successfully navigate them. Psychology isn’t just about what’s happening in your own mind, it’s also about how the your environment affects you.
• Clinical training is just one component of therapy. I’ve been fortunate to travel to Asia, South America, Europe, where I have encountered many different cultures and many different languages. Therapy is often about finding a language, a new way of talking, where two people learn to how collaborate and thrive. It’s through these dynamic discussions where opportunity and growth are revealed.
• I’m also an athlete. I’ve competed in a number of high school state championship races, was a co-captain on my college lacrosse team, and now work out regularly and play golf. Sports have taught me how to train for excellence. In some ways, therapy can be thought of as a form of training where each session creates and opportunity to observe, experiment, practice and improve.