Shelly Wood, LCSW

Shelly is a native of Charlottesville, VA and has worked as a therapist with The Women’s Initiative for four years.

Shelly holds a Masters degree in Social Work from VCU and a Bachelors degree from the University of Virginia. In her current position, she strives to empower women in their healing journey to reach their full potential and an overall sense of well-being. Additionally, as co-coordinator of the agency’s Sister Circle Programming, she provides safe spaces for Black women and women of color to access culturally responsive mental health and wellness care. She is also on the Steering Committee of the Central Virginia Clinicians of Color Network (CVCCN).

Shelly’s areas of focus are:

Language(s):
English

Gender Identity:
Female

Race/Ethnicity:
Black, African-American

Modalities/Specialties:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness

Client Focus:
Young Adults (18 to 35 )
Middle Age Adults (36-55)
Older Adults (over 55)

Payment Options:
Private/Commercial Insurance
Private pay
Sliding-Scale

Support Types:
Telehealth – Mental Health
In-Person