Crowned Counseling
Clinicians
Dr. Christine Woods is the owner and CEO of Crowned Counseling. She received her Master of Social Work and Doctor of Education degrees at the University of Missouri. With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Woods works with clients who have a wide range of mental health concerns, including emotional, physical, racial, and spiritual trauma. Affectionately known as “a therapist’s therapist,” Dr. Woods works with therapists to offer support as they also do the work of a therapist. With Dr. Woods, every session is an experience. Her expertise and dynamic connection with her clients produce an environment conducive to vulnerability and healing. She has effectively facilitated change with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Dr. Woods’ guiding philosophy is that all people are innately resilient but that we all at some point need a gentle nudge or reminder of our resilience. With this in mind, she works to assist clients in rediscovering their inner strength to overcome life’s obstacles. Dr. Woods also offers coaching, consultation, and training.
Dr. Woods has extensive trauma training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Brainspotting, and Motivational Interviewing.
Cayla is a two time graduate of the University of Missouri where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Social Work. Cayla has been working as a social worker since receiving her Bachelor of Social Work degree but transitioned to the role of therapist upon earning her Master of Social Work degree. She has experience working with children & adolescents, young adults, families, and couples surrounding issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, to name a few. Cayla prides herself on creating genuine connections with each client with whom she works. She believes that authentic connection is a catalyst for growth and healing. Cayla recognizes that each client has a unique story and set of experiences. Thus, she tailors each session to meet the client’s individual needs. Cayla has worked with and been under the guidance of Dr. Woods for several years.
Cayla has extensive training on trauma treatment and specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Brainspotting.
Asha Wallace joined Crowned Counseling in January 2023. She is a master’s student in the University of Missouri’s Counseling Psychology program, providing services under the supervision of Dr. Christine Woods. Asha has a passion for lifting up adolescents and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. She enjoys setting goals with her clients and building off the strengths they possess within themselves. She believes strongly in addressing the intersectionality between the various identities a client may have, aiding in their ability to live life as authentically as possible.
Our Greatest Hope Is That All Engaged In Our Services Are Transformed Into The 2.0 Version Of Themselves.
