Therapist in Mission Viejo, California Michael Woode, Therapist

Michael Woode, LMFT, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges. Combining his clinical skills with his experiences as a United States Marine, Michael has a specialized focus on trauma work that has helped individuals navigate the complexities of past trauma, build resilience, and move towards healing.

Throughout his career, Michael has worked in diverse clinical settings, providing care to clients struggling with addiction, severe mental health disorders, phase-of-life adjustments, and emotional regulation issues. Michael is skilled in employing evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to create a safe and collaborative space for clients to explore and address their deepest concerns.

With a warm and empathetic approach, Michael is deeply committed to empowering individuals and families, offering both short-term support and long-term healing strategies. He believes in a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy that honors each client’s unique experience, journey, and autonomy.

Michael is passionate about fostering growth and transformation, supporting clients in regaining control of their lives, and helping them thrive, no matter what they’ve been through.