Meet Brent Woods,
MA, LPC-S, CSAT
You're carrying something heavy.
Loneliness in your marriage, even when you're in the same room. Patterns with porn or sex that feel stuck, no matter how many times you've tried to stop. The ache of betrayal that won't fade. Anxiety that won't settle. Shame you can't shake.
You've tried to fix it on your own. You've white-knuckled it, prayed about it, promised yourself it would be different this time. But here you are, still stuck, still hurting.
You don't have to carry this alone.
I get it.
I've spent years sitting with people in the middle of their hardest stories. I've watched marriages hang by a thread and seen people convinced they're too broken to heal. I've also watched them take the first brave step, do the hard work, and find their way back to themselves and each other.
That's why I do this work. Because healing is possible, and no one should have to walk through it alone.
You might be a good fit if you:
Want honest, straightforward conversation without judgment
Are ready to do the work, not just talk about doing the work
Need practical tools, not just theory
Value partnership in therapy, not someone who just tells you what to do
Are tired of feeling stuck and ready to take steady steps forward
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Most people come in carrying hard stories. My job isn't to jump in with advice. It's to help you make sense of what's happening and why you feel stuck.
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Therapy works best when we know where we're headed. We'll figure out what you want to change and build a plan that fits your life.
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I keep my training current, but I care most about what makes a real difference. We'll adjust as we go, because good therapy is a partnership.
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Some weeks we push. Some weeks we pause. Healing isn't linear, and that's okay. We'll take it one manageable step at a time.
How We'll Work Together
Outside the Office
Family is at the center of my life. My spouse and I have been together for more than a decade, and our three loving kids fill the house with noise, laughter, and the small moments that matter. Music has been a steady thread in my life. I love playing and singing with others, and I've served on our church worship team for more than ten years. My faith is an important part of my life.
Music is another big part of my life. As a member of my church's worship team for over ten years, I’ve seen firsthand how music can bridge gaps and bring people together. It’s about creating shared emotional experiences and building a sense of community.
I love to fish, and being on the water calms my soul. My favorite spot is the Lacassine Wildlife Refuge, where the marsh has a pull I can't resist. I also love photography. During the pandemic I started taking pictures and honestly never put the camera down. These days I work with business owners and entrepreneurs on headshots, branding, and corporate photography. It gives me creative freedom in new ways, so I keep a camera in my backpack most places I go.
Training & Experience
I earned my bachelor's degree from McNeese State University in 2012 and completed my master's there in 2015. After graduating, I worked as a therapist at the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, where I spent three years learning the fundamentals of trauma work and building a solid clinical foundation.
During that time, I pursued specialized training in sex addiction and became a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. I earned my full CSAT credential in 2018, the same year I became fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My CSAT training goes beyond sex addiction. It includes betrayal trauma, which is essential when working with couples navigating the aftermath of broken trust.
I'm also trained in EMDR (Parts 1 and 2), a powerful tool for processing trauma and getting unstuck from painful patterns.
In 2018, I opened Woods Counseling Services. Since then, couples work has been a big part of my practice, and it's some of the most meaningful work I do. There's something powerful about helping two people rebuild connection, communicate honestly, and find their way back to each other.
I stay current with my training because this field keeps evolving, and my clients deserve the best tools available. But more than credentials, I care about showing up with real skill, genuine care, and a plan that works.
Ready to Start?
STEP 1
Request an Appointment
Fill out the client screening form. CLICK HERE
STEP 2
Consultation
We will reach out for a phone consultation.
STEP 3
Reach your Goals
We work together on your counseling goals and grow.