Dr. James Wood, LMFT
California LMFT with 34 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and relationships
About Dr. James Wood
Dr. James Wood is a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 34 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, address relationship challenges, and heal from trauma and abuse. Throughout his career he has guided individuals toward clearer thinking and more manageable day-to-day functioning by combining practical strategies with steady support.
He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Dr. Wood aims to help people identify goals that matter to them and to build skills that support sustainable change. He recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and seeks to empower each person as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Wood works collaboratively with those he sees, tailoring conversations and interventions to fit individual needs and circumstances. As an LMFT, he brings training in relational and family dynamics to sessions, helping clients explore patterns, improve communication, and strengthen healthy connections while pursuing personal growth and recovery.
He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Dr. Wood aims to help people identify goals that matter to them and to build skills that support sustainable change. He recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and seeks to empower each person as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Dr. Wood works collaboratively with those he sees, tailoring conversations and interventions to fit individual needs and circumstances. As an LMFT, he brings training in relational and family dynamics to sessions, helping clients explore patterns, improve communication, and strengthen healthy connections while pursuing personal growth and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. James Wood have?
He has 34 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. James Wood a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 28825.
In which languages does Dr. James Wood provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. James Wood located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. James Wood as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. James Wood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. James Wood work with international clients?
Dr. James Wood does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. James Wood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Dr. James Wood integrates several practical approaches into online work to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current connection patterns and emotional responses, offering a way to work through abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person's experience, creating space for self-directed growth and strengthened self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Wood works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and he adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel, work, or life demands change. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent support while fitting therapy into a client's everyday routine.