Elizabeth Wood, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Elizabeth Wood

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elizabeth Wood

I have a private psychoanalytic psychotherapy practice in Santa Cruz, California. I'm also currently a PhD Student at Pacifica Graduate Institute researching the efficacy of psychoanalytic treatment for depression and suicidality in young adults. I have additional training in Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Open Dialogue, and risk evaluation for children and adults. In the fall of 2021, I was selected to train with the Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program (PAPPTP) Two-Year Program at the Stanford University Psychiatry Building. As part of this certificate program, I have been undergoing weekly consultations with psychoanalysts, Drs. Schneider and Birkhofer. I completed training with the PAPPTP- Fellowship Year in Spring 2021. Before opening my private practice, I worked as a Senior Therapist with the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) and for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals in their Emergency Department. I spent several years working in a crisis stabilization unit and psychiatric hospital in Santa Cruz while completing my hours for licensure. After I earned my master's in psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, I moved to Oahu to work as an art therapist for children with the Hawaii Department of Education.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I use a relational psychoanalytic approach, integrating art therapies into my practice. I enjoy working with folks navigating grief, depression, anxiety, and stress related to life transitions and relationships.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I work with people enduring grief, depression, anxiety, symptoms related to trauma, relationahip issues, and life transitions. I approach this work collaboratively with the goal to help people gain a deeper understanding of their suffering and identify meaning and methods to alleviate pain. I love providing care to students, artists, athletes, healthcare practitioners, first responders, farmers, academics, service industry workers, people who work within the environmental sustainability sector, tech, and people who identify somewhere along the LGBTQ+ continuum.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Elizabeth Wood, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

The Zwilling Project

303 Potrero St, Bldg 29, Ste 306, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Education and background

Practice names

The Zwilling Project

Education and training

California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1609341015

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Elizabeth Wood accepting new patients?

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What practice does Elizabeth Wood work with?

Elizabeth Wood works with The Zwilling Project.

Where is Elizabeth Wood's office located?

Elizabeth Wood has 2 office locations in Santa Cruz, view full addresses on Elizabeth Wood's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elizabeth Wood?

Elizabeth Wood frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Elizabeth Wood on their profile.