Nest Therapy- Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychotherapy
Welcome to Nest Therapy!
My name is Allison Wood and I have been a clinical social worker for over 20 years. I am also the mother of two teenage boys which makes my work in the area of perinatal mental health all the more personally rewarding for me.
Working in the area of perinatal mental health is a unique specialization. I support clients with challenges such as pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety, traumatic births, pregnancy and infant loss, fertility difficulties, as well as general adjustment to becoming a new mother/parent.
I have attended numerous international conferences and workshops in the areas of reproductive mental health and am trained in therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Reproductive Trauma and other trauma informed therapies. I also draw from various other skills and therapeutic modalities e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Please review the services I provide and feel free to reach out. I look forward to meeting with you!
Education:
Mount Allison University 1992-1996
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology
York University 1996-1998- Bachelor of Social Work
Wilfred Laurier University- Master of Social Work 2000-2001
Registered Social Worker in Private Practice- NSCSW 2001-Present
Perinatal Counselling and Psychotherapy
Virtual psychotherapy through secure software such as Zoom offers some similar benefits to in-person therapy while not having to deal with weather, traffic or parking costs. It comes with the advantage of meeting from the privacy and comfort of your home through a secure virtual platform, ensuring your confidentiality is still a priority.
Meeting someone new, especially someone you are going to share private aspects of yourself with, can be a daunting experience. I try to create a warm and inviting space so that you are able to build a trusting relationship with me over time.
** As I use Zoom for virtual sessions, please review the invitation and instructions before our first appointment to ensure you are comfortable with the process. Feel free to email me if you are having difficulties.
