Personal Growth Counselor in Dallas, Texas

Discover a new you with Cedric Wood PhD, LPC. Practicing individual and family therapy, Dr. Wood is a psychotherapist and personal growth counselor. With 12 years of counseling experience and 16 years of inpatient clinical experience, he has the experience and knowledge to help. He specializes in family therapy, life coaching, and emotional intelligence therapy. Dr. Wood has knowledge of and experience with a wide range of clinical diagnoses, including depression and anxiety. Many of his clients report feeling much better and that their relationships have improved as a result of therapy. Following a family system perspective adopted by John Bradshaw, Dr. Wood uses empathic listening, validation, and compassion to help clients.

Born and raised in Weslaco, Texas, Cedric Wood PhD, LPC received his bachelor's degree in Filmmaking (RTF) from the University of Texas in Austin. He was the host of a weekly talk show, "Mental Health Week" in San Antonio, Texas from 1987 to 1990. He wrote, produced, and directed "The Spy Who Spoke Spanish," an instructional video on speaking Spanish. Having completed his master's degree in Clinical Psychology from St. Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University, he has been in private practice since 1997. He has led seminars dealing with emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, sadistic personality disorder, workplace incivility, and egopathy. He is available to come speak to your organizaiton at any time.

Counseling

Be caring, curious, and compassionate. Dr. Wood practices these three steps just as he teaches them. He studied for 16 years in school and for a lifetime on his own to learn all he can about how to help someone achieve their best self and their best relationships. Your thoughts, your feelings, your needs—these things are the focus of Dr. Wood's treatment style. He uses the best techniques from the masters of family therapy and counseling in his therapy—creating his own interpersonal style. He can meet any day, after work, or on the weekend. Feel free to email Dr. Wood any questions you might have about counseling, therapy, or mental health.