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Willie Woods

Therapist · Michigan

Willie WoodsLMSW

Practical, compassionate support for life changes

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  • Experience12 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Focus on stress
  • Mindful strategies
  • Client-centered care

About Willie

Willie Woods is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 12 years of professional experience. She prefers to be called Tyree Woods and focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with depression and the emotional strain that comes with caregiving and major life changes.

Tyree aims for straightforward conversation and a plan that fits each person's life. Sessions look at what is hard now and build small steps that can be used between meetings. She pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect mood and behavior. That can help when old family dynamics keep showing up in daily life.

Her approach mixes acceptance and commitment techniques with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness exercises. She also uses client-centered and attachment-focused methods to keep the work grounded in what matters to the client. These tools are used to address concerns such as anger, bipolar mood challenges, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.

Tyree works with practical problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, and rebuilding confidence after loss. She tailors conversations and strategies to each person's needs. The aim is to leave sessions with a clearer next step and a simple practice to try.

People looking for help around pregnancy or childbirth-related stress may find her background relevant. If you want to start, expect a warm, respectful conversation that focuses on realistic change.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and sleep. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and new concerns appear.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how Tyree offers care. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness and homework tools between meetings to keep momentum going. Discussing what will work best is part of the first sessions so plans match day-to-day life.

License and NPI

  • LMSW Michigan · No. 6801095499

NPI1265828982

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tyree address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep issues, low self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, anger, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is straightforward and respectful, focusing on practical steps, mindfulness, and conversations tailored to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with people facing life transitions and caregiving stress.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an MI LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, and practices in that state.

Which languages are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

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