Annika Woodson, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Annika Woodson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Stress Management

Alcoholism

Depression

Suicidal Tendencies

Anxiety

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Annika Woodson

Hi there, I'm Annika! I believe that mental health care should be accessible to everyone and work to make therapy feel comfortable and approachable. I have been a therapist for 4 years and have worked with a wide variety of people in that timespan. My goal is to make people feel seen and understood while helping them reach their goals and improve their mental health. My focus I have extensive experience in working with individuals dealing with addiction, trauma, and depression. I seek to help people understand that these struggles do not make them bad people and truly believe that healing can occur for anybody willing to do the work. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to address whatever issues they are facing. My approach I approach my work as a therapist from a place of empathy and compassion, honoring each individual's unique needs and experiences. I look for the silver lining in situations and choose to focus on strengths rather than perceived deficits. I believe that it is an honor to be trusted as a therapist and work to show each client respect and support. My communication style My communication style is professional while also feeling familiar. I seek to make people feel comfortable sharing in the therapy space and approach each session with a rule of no judgement. I am also able to be assertive when necessary and work to get to know a person in order to find the best way to communicate with them individually. My journey to mental healthcare I decided to pursue a career in therapy after I had a therapist in my teen years that helped me grow and change while processing difficult feelings. I felt seen and heard for the first time in my life and decided then that I wanted to help others experience those same feelings. I celebrate every win along with my clients and that brings me joy.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

San Diego State University, Master's in Child Development

NPI number

1174130520

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What practice does Annika Woodson work with?

Annika Woodson works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Annika Woodson?

Annika Woodson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Annika Woodson on their profile.