Roseann M. Woodka

With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Roseann M. Woodka, Ph.D., H.S.P.P., has dedicated her life to helping individuals navigate the complex landscape of mental health. Specializing in therapy for ages 13 through adulthood, Dr. Woodka brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to her practice, addressing a wide range of issues including eating disorders, women's issues, mood disorders, abuse, life transitions, and grief and loss.

Dr. Woodka's journey in mental health began in 1992, following a 20-year tenure as a stay-at-home mother. This unique background infuses her practice with a blend of professional expertise and real-life wisdom. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education at Elmhurst College in 1970, later earning her Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Services at Indiana University South Bend in 1992. Her educational journey culminated with doctoral studies in counseling psychology at Andrews University, which she completed in 1999.

In her therapeutic approach, Dr. Woodka employs an eclectic methodology, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Rogerian, and Gestalt theories. This versatile toolkit allows her to tailor her treatment to each individual's unique needs, rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all approach. She works with adolescents and adults in various counseling formats, including individual sessions, couples counseling, parent-child counseling, and sibling group therapy.

Dr. Woodka has extensive training and experience in evaluating and treating individuals with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Her approach to these complex issues is both nuanced and compassionate. She encourages clients to explore their relationship with food and the role eating has played in their lives, employing a "non-diet" approach for those struggling with weight issues, focusing on overall health and well-being rather than numbers on a scale.

Beyond her specialization in eating disorders, Dr. Woodka's expertise extends to a broad spectrum of mental health challenges. She works with individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship difficulties, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, trauma, and the profound experience of grief and loss. Her extensive experience allows her to approach each of these issues with depth, understanding, and targeted therapeutic techniques.

At the core of Dr. Woodka's practice is her belief in the paramount importance of a trusting and affirming relationship between counselor and client. She views this therapeutic alliance as the foundation for problem resolution and healing. By seeing each client as a unique individual with distinct challenges, Dr. Woodka crafts a treatment approach that is truly personalized, focusing on the person rather than solely on a diagnosis.

Dr. Woodka's commitment to her clients and her field is evident in her longstanding dedication to mental health treatment. Her diverse background, extensive training, and client-centered approach make her a valuable resource for individuals seeking support in navigating life's challenges. Whether you're an adolescent grappling with identity issues, an adult facing a major life transition, or someone struggling with deep-seated emotional pain, Dr. Woodka offers a safe, understanding, and professional environment to explore, heal, and grow.