Ian Wood

he/him

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression

Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Ages served: 6-65+

Ian accepts 12 insurers

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

Compsych

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

I have experience in inpatient mental health, outpatient mental health, and private practice settings. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and also a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in the State of Maryland and also a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. I work with clients of many mental health issues and typically work with children, adolescents, and adults. I work primarily with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and other mental health diagnoses as well.

I am an eclectic therapist and primarily work from a CBT theoretical background including techniques from other theoretical backgrounds as well.

I offer a calm, warm, and empathetic space for clients to work through their mental health struggles without judgement. I invite you to schedule an appointment to start your journey to achieving your fullest potential.

"I have extensive experience with many mental health diagnoses, and I feel that this makes me a very empathic therapist. "

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I chose to become a therapist because I have family members experiencing mental illness and feel passionate about helping others.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Adolescents and Adults.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

The healing process takes time and commitment as well as great rewards.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

The first session includes building the therapeutic relationship and exploring clients' presenting issues. The early stages of therapy include understanding symptoms and diagnoses and learning new coping mechanisms for change.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My own experience with family members struggling with mental illness has built great empathy for helping the clients that I work with in therapy.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I treat clients as unique individuals with unique mental health struggles and I am intuitive in choosing skills and interventions to help them reach their therapy goals.

SpecialtiesBipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Relationships, Self Esteem, Trauma / PTSD, Social Anxiety, Substance Use, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, LGBTQIA+, Men’s Issues, Psychosis, Gender Identity / Transgender, Grief, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Focused, Multicultural, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Family / Marital, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic