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 in community mental health centers before moving to an outpatient behavioral health clinic within a hospital, gaining experience across public and hospital-based settings.

Early in her practice Helen developed a strong interest in trauma treatment and has since focused much of her post-graduate learning on the effects of complex trauma and methods to help people reprocess traumatic experiences. She commonly integrates EMDR, polyvagal techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Internal Family Systems into her work, and she emphasizes self-care for both mind and body as part of the therapeutic process.

Helen begins therapy by addressing what feels most pressing to the individual in the present moment, then supports clients in building practical skills and self-awareness to navigate life’s challenges, increase resilience, and develop lasting self-care practices. She values her Master of Social Work for its attention to social systems and environmental factors when tailoring treatment, and she maintains an ongoing commitment to professional learning. Her therapeutic approach aims to offer safety, predictability, respect, support, connection, and room for appropriate humor.

Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Choice?

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Therapists are licensed professionals, and clients are free to request a different provider if they feel a different fit would serve them better. For those weighing options, online therapy can offer a practical and accessible path to support and skill-building.