Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

303 Potrero Street, Building 29, Office 306, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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I love working with folks who are curious about the growth potential psychoanalytic psychotherapy can unveil. I believe in the curative elements of this approach and hope to generate positive change and wellness with you. Weaving a relational insight-oriented lens with art therapy, we can uncover areas of unconscious suffering, root causes, and establish goals for treatment. By increasing our self-understanding and meaning making capacities, we illuminate new perspectives and intentionality. Together, we can co-create effective pathways to integrate that knowledge towards personal growth and inner healing.

I have a specialization in psychoanalytic and art therapies. I offer talk and art therapy, as well as clinical supervision for post-masters level MFTs working on their hours in California.

I often treat younger adults in healthcare, tech/engineering, environmental sustainability, & LGBTQ+ folks who are navigating grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, & stress related to life transitions. I have several years of experience in emergency psychiatric settings, & I am trained in suicide risk assessment, treatment, & safety planning.

Call or Email Elizabeth A. Wood now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 722-1199

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

303 Potrero Street

Building 29, Office 306

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(415) 722-1199

Palo Alto, CA 94305

I offer therapy sessions and clinical supervision both in-person and online. I'm available during weekdays from 8am to 7pm.

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Let's Connect (415) 722-1199

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

303 Potrero Street

Building 29, Office 306

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(415) 722-1199

Palo Alto, CA 94305

I offer therapy sessions and clinical supervision both in-person and online. I'm available during weekdays from 8am to 7pm.

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am able to provide a receipt for your insurance company in the event they offer reimbursement for psychotherapy that is out of network.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

I am able to provide a receipt for your insurance company in the event they offer reimbursement for psychotherapy that is out of network.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 126337 Elizabeth A. Wood
In Practice for 8 Years
Certificate from Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program (PAPPTP) Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / 2024
Certificate from San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (PAPPTP) 2021
Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Master of Arts Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2017

PhD Student in Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute (Residential). Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with SFCP/PAPPTP at Stanford University.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

PhD Student in Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute (Residential). Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with SFCP/PAPPTP at Stanford University.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions

Expertise

Anger Management
Artistic Growth
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Codependency
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
Sports Performance
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I mainly treat concerns related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. A typical treatment plan may entail exploration of root causes, making sense of how certain issues have come to be, how they are impairing your capacity to grow. Together we investigate perspectives to gain insight on how you can achieve your goals.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

4 Endorsements

Connor Moss

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Elizabeth is a caring and kind psychotherapist who brings an artistic and psychoanalytic approach to her work with clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to gain insight into themselves and their relationships.

Stephanie Lay

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Elizabeth is an amazing therapist with depth in their understanding of mental health issues. Elizabeth is knowledgable and kind, especially during a crisis.

Olga Yefremenkova

PMHNP

I've heard great things about Elizabeth and her work.

Maria Lentzou

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NTP

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Feminist
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic

I'm trained in Freudian psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I work relationally through a trauma-minded lens. I care most about cultivating your self-understanding, confidence, & goals for personal growth. Your experience may bring hidden realms of suffering into consciousness. In our work, I hope you will have the space to openly & safely bring awareness & self-compassion to these new insights.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Groups

Queer Women’s Group

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Elizabeth A. Wood

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Location

Primary Location

303 Potrero Street

Building 29, Office 306

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(415) 722-1199

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Additional Location

Palo Alto, CA 94305

(415) 722-1199

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Mission

I offer therapy sessions and clinical supervision both in-person and online. I'm available during weekdays from 8am to 7pm.

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

I offer therapy sessions and clinical supervision both in-person and online. I'm available during weekdays from 8am to 7pm.

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 722-1199

Elizabeth A. Wood

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT