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About this psychotherapy blog

L.A. psychotherapist

Hard to believe, but it’s been more than 16 years since we launched this psychotherapy blog.

I want to let you know a little about myself. I’m Dr. Katrina Wood, an author, lecturer and blogger living in Los Angeles. I was born in the U.K. I am a licensed psychologist. My focus is on communication and emotional healing. Hence the name of the blog, “Healing Psych.” I’m also a certified life coach specializing in purpose-focused guidance. Learn about my life coaching services.

My latest book is titled, “That’s Not What I Said.”

I run two psychotherapy centers in the Los Angeles area — Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center & Administration Services and Pacific West Counseling & Administration Services. I also seek to help businesses improve their internal communications via the We Talk consulting service.

british therapistI hope you’ll find interest in all things psychological that come and go from this ongoing online project. I also offer my insights and interpretations on current issues of the day.

We are learning so much so fast about psychology these days that it’s hard to keep up, but one thing that I have come to know — something that is constant and true — is that at the end of the day it is the right relationships that heal us.

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New video interview

In January 2025, Rachael Lassoff of Meddkit, above, interviewed Dr. Katrina Wood for her "Provider Spotlight" series. They discussed trauma, healing and the power of communication. Listen in.

Business consulting

Dr. Katrina Wood offers business consulting services with a focus on assisting entrepreneurs with startup mental health group practices. General consulting and coaching in the workplace for optimum performance. Learn more.

About Dr. Katrina Wood

Southern California psychotherapistKatrina Wood is an author, lecturer and certified life coach focusing on psychotherapy and emotional healing. She lives in Los Angeles, where she runs the Wilshire/Valley psychotherapy center. ( More )

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Couples intensive therapy

Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center's make-or-break sessions help couples get back on the love track … or enable them to move on. Katrina Wood, Ph.D., has developed these sessions and their content. Learn about the Couples Connect sessions.

Dr. Wood’s ‘Faerie’ tale

Children’s fantasy adventure : Katrina Wood’s “The Night of the Faerie Rade” is now available at Amazon. A wonderful gift for kids ages 6-10.

Dr. Wood at LACPA

View Katrina Wood's talk on suicide prevention at the L.A. County Psychological Association convention.

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Help with the holidays

Inner child exercises

Marital & premarital therapy

Help for children in divorces

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My mental health centers

Wilshire/Valley Therapy Center & Management Services 

> Locations in Southern California
> Our therapeutic specialties

Topics: Mental health

About depression
Therapy: Getting help
Panic attacks
Co-parenting
Anxiety and GAD
Sexual abuse
Stress and trauma

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Disclaimer

This blog discusses psychotherapy issues in a general way. Readers should address pressing concerns via their personal-growth support system. Some problems covered here are best handled directly by mental health providers.

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