I offer therapy as a steady, relational space for reflection and growth, shaped by a psychodynamic perspective. My style is attentive and thoughtful. I listen closely, ask questions that deepen our work, and share observations that help you feel recognized in your own experience.

As a queer therapist, I know the importance of being met in a way that affirms your full self. I work with adults from many walks of life, including people who have not always felt seen or understood — people navigating questions of identity, sitting with old wounds, managing anxiety that won't quiet, or finding themselves at a crossroads. My practice is open to anyone drawn to a process of reflection and insight.

In our sessions we focus on what matters most to you: your feelings, your relationships, and the stories that shape your life. Change unfolds in its own time. While the work may feel quiet, searching, or even difficult, it can also bring moments of clarity and deep meaning. My role is to provide a consistent setting where you can bring your whole self into the conversation.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent years practicing law. I bring that same attention to complexity, pattern, and detail into this work.

I see clients in person in Vienna, Virginia and via telehealth throughout Virginia.

Jay Woods, LCSW, JD, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and the founder of Woods Psychotherapy.