Elizabeth Wood, MFT, PhD Student
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT #126337, REAT #2019I use effective evidence-based treatments for people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
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I am a psychotherapist and life coach with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal-postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions.
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For over 10 years, I've gotten to help clients navigate: gender identity, medical & social gender transition, GAS surgery prep & letters, coming out, self-esteem, HIV/AIDS, nonmonogamy, kink, stigma, & building healthy relationships. My liberation-focused framework is collaborative, affirming, & intersectional. Beyond queer-specific issues, my focus also includes EMDR, trauma recovery, PTSD, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, & recovery from unhealthy/narcissistic relationships.
I am passionate about supporting clients on their own journeys of self-exploration, reflection, and development through talk therapy. I’m also the founder of Collective Space Therapy, promoting and advocating emotional and mental health for all people and communities in San Diego.
In this increasingly “good vibes only” culture, do you feel that you need to hide parts of yourself in order to fit in or be included in the group? Do you feel like you’re either too much or not enough? Like you’re the black sheep in your family or with your friends? You may have been thrown into an adult role as a child, having to emotionally care for your parent or caregiver, at the expense of your own emotional development, growth, or even safety. If this sounds familiar, there is hope.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by life’s challenges? Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, or a sense of emptiness that’s hard to explain. Maybe you’re carrying past wounds or navigating a transition that feels impossible to handle alone. Whatever your pain, you don’t have to face it by yourself. Your story matters, and I’m here to listen, understand, and support you every step of the way.
I'm passionate about helping individuals explore their connections to culture, family, and past experiences to foster growth. As a queer Filipina therapist, I specialize in working with adults, immigrants/children of immigrants, the LGBTQIA+ population and other BIPOC individuals.
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Melissa’s ideal client is someone seeking a safe, affirming space to navigate life’s challenges. She specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Whether exploring gender identity, healing from past experiences, or building resilience, Melissa provides client-centered, trauma-informed care, helping clients feel seen, valued, and empowered on their journey to self-discovery.
Do you find yourself holding back, unsure where to turn with your thoughts and emotions? Many adults I work with feel like they don’t have a safe place to share their feelings. Often, they’ve spent a long time avoiding emotions because they don’t know what to do with them. Together, we can explore those feelings in a compassionate and non-judgmental space, allowing you to make sense of your inner world and find a path forward.
My clients are artists and creatives- neurodivergent, highly sensitive "black-sheep" healing from complex trauma and longing to live authentically in a toxic culture. You may find yourself stuck in distressing patterns that are affecting your relationships, self-worth and health. Together we can explore how these patterns actually make sense given your lived experience. We will reduce shame making space for compassion & healing.
I work with children, families, individuals, and couples to help navigate life’s complexities—whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment styles, identity exploration, or life transitions. I believe that every person’s journey is unique, and I approach each one with deep respect, empathy, and authenticity.
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I work collaboratively with my clients to find out what works for them and their situation. I am an integrative therapist, tailoring approaches to fit each client’s needs. Although asking for help can be difficult, know that I will be there to support your journey from the very first phone call all the way through to your discharge session. Together we can uncover underlying reasons for behaviors and emotions and address those to learn healthier, more productive, and beneficial ways.
My clients describe me as warm, empathic, supportive, direct, insightful and active in the therapy. Many of my clients are focusing to improve their lives, relationships, patterns of behavior, find new coping skills and tools, heal from past events, and better understand themselves. Whether it is anxiety, depression, substance use & addiction, trauma, stage of life or personal growth and career focus, we will find ways to navigate these challenges together and build a stronger sense of self.
Feeling stuck? Struggling to identify goals? Feeling as if your body image and relationship to food has become overwhelming? Whether you are having a hard time answering these questions or the answers are ingrained in you, I am here to support you! Authenticity and empowerment are the focus of my therapeutic style. Together, let's take a look at what is and is not serving you in life right now. I work through story, tools and feedback to help clients realign with their true self.
Divorce can feel like make you feel like your life is out of control; like someone or some thing picked up the snow globe of your life and shook it. Now all the pieces are flying around and everything feels overwhelming, uncertain. You don’t know how to put things back together again and are maybe not even sure you really want to. It can feel like you will never be happy again. Divorce is hard and often it's really shitty.
My clients are vibrant, intelligent individuals who sometimes face challenges regulating their emotions, controlling their impulses, maintaining their relationships, and being compassionate toward themselves. I also see people who struggle with overthinking, mood fluctuations, and low self-esteem. Often, folks reach out after losing a loved one (companion animals included), or in the midst of a conflict or transition.
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Are you or a loved one struggling with a major life change, anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout? Do you experience Body-Focused-Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like Trichotillomania or skin-picking? I specialize in working with individuals and families to overcome these challenges. My comprehensive approach considers all aspects of your life, and I'll provide you with evidence-based techniques and strategies to reduce anxiety and alleviate symptoms of BFRBs, depression, and burnout.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Do you identify as LGBTQ+, nonbinary, or part of an adoptive or foster family? I specialize in working with creative professionals, teens, adults, and couples navigating life's transitions. Using a strength-based, trauma-informed approach, I blend compassion with creativity to help you heal, embrace self-discovery, and build resilience. You’re not alone—let’s work together to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
I work best with clients who want to explore their experiences and seek meaningful change, even if the path forward feels unclear. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, identity or relationship issues, life transitions, difficult emotions, or simply looking to understand yourself more deeply. Whether you are new to therapy or returning, I provide a supportive and genuine space to foster clarity, growth, and self-discovery.