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Hi, I'm James Wood, Ph.D., a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

I offer psychological counseling and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children at my office in Los Angeles, California. I have worked in the Mental Health field for twenty years. In addition to my work with individuals, families, and couples, I have lectured and facilitated groups and workshops throughout Southern California. I am a clinical member of (AAMFT and CAMFT) and a Doctoral Addiction Counselor (DAC). I am one of the premiere therapists regarding psychotherapy, mental health, and substance abuse problems.

Seeking professional help is nothing to be ashamed or afraid of. It is a decision that can benefit anyone dealing with normal adjustments to life and living. The sooner an effective treatment program is begun, the sooner a person can get back to the business of living. Our ability to tolerate and deal effectively with life changes is often strained. We feel, all too often that there is no place to turn for the answers we seek. I can help with a variety of problems including addiction, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. We can work together to find solutions and ways to cope.

If you would like more information, or to make an appointment:

Office:

3130 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550

Santa Monica, CA 90403

CALL (310) 838-2863

(f) 310-453-9532

Day & Evening/Weekend Appointments

mailto:jwoodphd@msn.com

http://www.myspace.com/jwoodphd

Services Provided

*Individual Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Grief, Fear, Panic Attacks

*Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Family Therapy, Mediation

*Borderline Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D.B.T.)

*Evaluation, Assessment, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Meditation, Mindfulness

*Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Couples Therapy, Mental Health Problems, Self Esteem

*Impotence, Sex Addiction, Incest, Rape, 12-Step Programs, Healthcare, Psychology

*Goal Setting, Men's Issues, Social Work, Women's Issues, Obsessions, Compulsions

*Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Agoraphobia, Pain, Mind-body, Group Therapy

*Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, Jealousy, Stress Management

*Marriage, Divorce, Relationships, Adoption, Anger Management, Domestic Violence

Click below for information

	Why People Seek Therapy
	Therapy Information
	Feelings, Emotions
	Relationships
	For Couples
	Borderline Personality Disorder
	Addictions
	Inspiration - Spirituality - Meditation
	My Curriculum Vitae
	Upcoming Events

"Children & Trauma"

*Helping Children Cope with Trauma

*Talking to Children about Terrorism

*Books for Children Experiencing Loss or Trauma

*Fact Sheet on Terrorism

*Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Children

*Links

Books To Own	Author
The Art of Happiness*............................................	The Dalai Lama & H. Cutler
Man's Search For Meaning......................................	Viktor Frankl
Black Elk Speaks...................................................	John Neihardt
The Power of Positive Thinking...............................	Norman Vincent Peale
Notes to Myself.....................................................	Hugh Prather
If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him........	Sheldon Kopp
Born To Win..........................................................	Muriel James
Be Here Now.........................................................	Baba Ram Das
The Varieties of Religious Experience....................	William James
A Path With Heart..................................................	Jack Kornfield
The Way of a Pilgrim.............................................	Helen Bacovcin (Trans.)
The Sermon on the Mount......................................	Emmet Fox
Awareness: Exploring, Experimenting, Experiencing..	John O. Stevens
The Autobiography of a Yogi...................................	P. Yoganada
The Prophet........................................................... Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind....................................... Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life........	Kahil Gibran Shunryu Suzuki Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

"Today's Message"

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it... always." -Mahatma Gandhi

Reach Higher! Reach for Your Spirit! -Rumi

American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists

I hope you enjoy the information available on this site and find it useful. I will be adding new links, literature and other features often, so be sure and check back frequently.

jwoodphd@msn.com

Email me with any questions, comments or suggestions you may have. Please note that answers to email questions are not intended to be psychotherapy. I can, however, help you to find the information that you need.

This page was updated on 4-27-08

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