Dave Wooden, LPC
Alexandria, VA | Arlington, VA
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with individuals and couples. I create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. I specialize in helping couples navigate challenges like communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, and infidelity, while also addressing individual concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and personal growth. Using solution-focused techniques and a holistic approach, I work collaboratively to break unhelpful patterns and foster lasting connection, well-being, and transformation.
Education & Experience
- MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Radford University
- License number 0701012564
Specialties
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
- Communication
- Sexless/Withdrawn
- Affair & Infidelity Recovery
- Family Systems & Life Changes
Trainings, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Differentiation, Attachment, and Brain Science (Year Long Intensive, Couples Institute), 2025
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Externship, CCEFT
- EFT Core Skills Intensive Training, CCEFT
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis, ICISF
- Group Crisis Intervention, ICISF
Dave’s Approaches include the following:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Real Client Reviews
Hala N.
10 months ago
Dave Wooden is one of the best counselors anyone can have. We were very lucky to work with him. He guided us through what felt like an impossible situation, held us accountable, and taught us things about ourselves, relationships, and our own dynamic that we wouldn't have gleaned from books or on our own. Dave is a great professional who is also very personable, trustworthy, and direct to the point. We highly recommend him and are grateful to him.
Deborah N.
11 months ago
I would whole-heartedly recommend Dave Wooden as a counselor based on my experience with him.
Mariyah A.
1 year ago
I can’t recommend Dave highly enough! My partner and I had tried couples therapy before without much success, but working with Dave was truly transformative. He has an incredible ability to get to the heart of the matter while making you feel truly seen and heard. He doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but he does it in a way that opens your eyes and helps you grow together. Thanks to Dave, we not only improved our communication but also gained a deeper understanding of what a true partnership means. If you’re facing challenges in your relationship, Dave is the person to turn to.
Locations Dave Works
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Dave works out of the Alexandria office on Mondays and Thursdays and out of the Arlington office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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