Willie Woods, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

ACT and CBT
Attachment-based work
Practical coping skills

About Willie

Willie Woods is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Willie uses straightforward, person-focused work and asks clients what matters most to them before planning sessions.

Willie goes by Tyree Woods with most clients and keeps conversations direct and practical. She listens for how guilt and shame show up, and for what people already do to cope. Sessions often begin by identifying one small, concrete change the client wants to try between meetings.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, and client-centered practices to follow the client’s lead in session.

Willie works with people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, end-of-life concerns, and family of origin problems. She also addresses forgiveness, hoarding, and issues related to HIV/AIDS when these come up in counseling.

Sessions are meant to be practical and focused on what a person can do differently in everyday life. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and the subscription terms that apply to scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Willie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. ACT involves noticing painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match what matters most, which can help with persistent guilt, anxiety, and depression.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical strategies for testing unhelpful beliefs and changing small behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or sleep disruption.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Willie will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. She adjusts plans as needed rather than assuming a single method will be best from the start.

Session formats are not spelled out in the supplied biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is difficult, and remove the need to travel to an appointment. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and connected to everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefSleeping disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityFamily of origin issues ForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Money and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Willie helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, among other areas.

How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?

She notices how guilt and shame affect thoughts and behavior, then uses practical exercises from ACT and CBT to change unhelpful patterns over time.

What is her background and experience?

She holds an LMSW and has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a wide range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

Willie is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently taking international clients.

What formats are used for sessions?

Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats she offers, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.