Laura Woods, LICSW, RI | Psychotherapist

About Laura Woods

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Laura Woods

Laura Woods, LICSW, helps teens, young adults, and adults in Rhode Island manage mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical strategies. Through individual therapy, she supports clients coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex identity or life transition concerns, creating a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience. At LifeStance Health, Laura provides evidence-based care tailored to each client's needs across the state. She is particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating body trust concerns, eating disorders, and anxiety-related challenges. Laura works closely with clients to understand how past experiences, identity, and daily stressors influence emotional well-being and self-perception. She helps clients develop healthier coping mechanisms, build self-compassion, and navigate personal transitions, while also offering additional support for sleep disturbances, grief, and mood disorders. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and insight to promote sustainable mental wellness. Laura integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice to address maladaptive thought patterns, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Her work supports individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, clients with developmental or neurodiverse backgrounds, and military or veteran populations, while offering additional areas of focus as needed. By combining structured therapeutic techniques with a warm, patient-centered approach, she guides clients toward meaningful change and improved day-to-day functioning. Outside of her clinical work, Laura enjoys hiking, crocheting, knitting, making jewelry, bird watching, and meditation. These interests reflect her dedication to mindfulness, creativity, and balance, which she brings into her therapeutic work with clients. Laura Woods provides individual therapy through LifeStance Health and serves clients throughout Rhode Island.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Office location

Laura Woods, LICSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Rhode Island

900 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Rhode Island

NPI number

1003265802

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Laura Woods?

Generally, Laura Woods has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Laura Woods's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Laura Woods accepting new patients?

Laura Woods generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Laura Woods's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Laura Woods accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Laura Woods online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Laura Woods using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Laura Woods work with?

Laura Woods works with LifeStance Health - Rhode Island.

Where is Laura Woods's office located?

Laura Woods has 2 office locations in Smithfield, view full addresses on Laura Woods's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Woods?

Laura Woods frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Woods on their profile.