Michael Wood, MCoun, IL | Psychotherapist

About Michael Wood

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Wood

“Michael Wood” is a pre-licensed provider working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. I believe our innate human nature is compassionate, joyful, loving, strong, and peaceful. Although we come into the world this way, we lose touch with a felt sense of these qualities. We experience trauma, and we inherit stories, and beliefs from an unbalanced culture, leading to perfectionism, shame, distrust, and isolation. As your therapist, my intention is to help you reconnect with these qualities of innate goodness.

What should a new client know about working with you?

In sessions, I will invite you to contact your present moment experience, including thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. This present moment emphasis tends to make therapy more efficient and effective. As we learn about ourselves in the present moment, with kindness and awareness, our difficult emotions tend to relax, allowing space for rest, connection, and satisfaction. In therapy, I like to bring my full self, including compassion, friendliness, realness, and humor.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My journey to becoming a therapist has naturally arisen from the fruits of my own healing path. When I was an adolescent and teenager, I struggled with depression, anxiety, and the results of trauma and abuse. Like many of my clients, there was a time when I saw no way through. Then, when I was in my early 20’s, I experienced my first psychedelic plant medicine healing ceremony. This was a dramatically transformative experience and was the beginning of a long healing journey. Now, after a decade of traditional psychotherapy, silent meditation retreats, and psychedelic healing, I feel compassionately motivated to share and facilitate others in their healing process. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University and have completed training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy (Hakomi), Buddhist Mindfulness and Meditation, and Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy. I have worked as a therapist at CU Boulder for faculty and staff, in a medicaid clinic, and in private practice. I have a committed daily meditation practice, and have participated in 15 silent meditation trainings, each lasting between 7 to 30 days. I have experience working with traditional Amazonian plant medicine as well as other psychedelic healing modalities. When I’m not doing therapy, I love camping, meditating, writing songs, comedy, and spending time with friends and family. I’m also a professional musician and have toured the country in rock bands. These days I enjoy writing songs on the piano.

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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 locations

Michael Wood, MCoun also offers online video visits for patients

Chicago Integrative Psychotherapy (1 of 2)

5537 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

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Chicago Integrative Psychotherapy (2 of 2)

--, Spillertown, IL 62959

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Education and background

Practice names

Chicago Integrative Psychotherapy

Education and training

Naropa University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1063239176

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Michael Wood accepting new patients?

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What practice does Michael Wood work with?

Michael Wood works with Chicago Integrative Psychotherapy.

Where is Michael Wood's office located?

Michael Wood has 5 office locations, including in Chicago and Spillertown, view full addresses on Michael Wood's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Wood?

Michael 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 Michael Wood on their profile.