Dr. James Wood, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Waitlist Only Telehealth Available 34+ yrs exp

3130 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 550, Santa Monica, California 90403

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34+ Years Exp

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Dr. James Wood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Santa Monica, California , with 34+ years of clinical experience. James specializes in Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , and Trauma and abuse , among 5 total specialties. His therapeutic approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy , plus 12 other evidence-based methods. James offers online therapy sessions to clients across California.

Experience

34+ yrs

Specialties

Approaches

Focus Areas

About James

I am licensed in California with 34 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Coming soon -My Book, Different Drummer. "This memoir traces a life that begins with a joyful, energetic childhood and moves into the turbulence and self-discovery of adolescence. Early adulthood weaves together marriage, school, and drumming before the author enters the USMC and serves in Vietnam-an experience that reshapes his understanding of himself and the world. Returning home, he navigates post-war uncertainty, pursues college, and eventually confronts a period of heavy drinking that culminates in sobriety and a new beginning in Dallas. A move to California marks the start of healing, community, and creative expression-leading to graduate school, psychoanalytic training, and a career as a psychotherapist. In later chapters, he reflects on becoming "a different drummer," the life he has built today, and the meaning he draws from the journey in a meditative epilogue.

Therapy Market in Santa Monica, CA

Based on 18 therapist profiles in the area

Avg Session Fee

$220

Fee Range

$105–$350

Accept Insurance

38%

Avg Experience

20 yrs

Top Insurance Providers

AetnaCarelon Behavioral HealthCigna and Evernorth

Most Sought Specialties in Area

AnxietyDepressionRelationship IssuesTrauma and PTSDLife Transitions

Specialties & Expertise

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coaching

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Isolation / loneliness

Credentials & License

License

CA LMFT 28825

NPI Number

1760658017

Verify on CMS National Provider Registry

Trust & Credentials

CA LMFT 28825

Credential

34+

Years Experience

Online Sessions Available

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James specialize in?

Dr James Wood specializes in Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coaching.

What treatment approaches does James use?

Dr James Wood uses the following treatment approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems.

Where is James located?

Dr James Wood is based in Santa Monica, California and also offers online therapy sessions to clients across the state.

Is James accepting new clients?

Dr James Wood may have limited availability. Contact them directly to check current openings.

How experienced is James?

Dr James Wood has 34 years of clinical experience. For comparison, the average therapist experience in Santa Monica, California is 20 years.

What are James's qualifications?

Dr James Wood holds the following license: CA LMFT 28825. Their qualifications include: CA LMFT 28825. Their NPI number is 1760658017.

What is the therapy market like in Santa Monica, California?

There are 18 therapists in Santa Monica, California. The average session fee is $220, with prices ranging from $105 to $350. About 38% of therapists accept insurance, and the average experience level is 20 years.

What are the most common therapy specialties in Santa Monica, California?

The most common therapy specialties in Santa Monica, California include Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions. Dr James Wood focuses on Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse and more.

Client Focus

Languages

English

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