Todd Werkhoven

Todd aims to support people working on issues of self-worth and self-acceptance, depression and anxiety, people rebuilding their lives after addiction or divorce, families and adults experiencing neurodiversity, those struggling at the intersections of spirituality and culture, and people working to better understand themselves, their trauma, and their place in the world around them through healing and introspection.


 

Todd approaches his clinical work using person-centered, strengths-based care, believing that each person and situation is unique and worthy of support that fits each personality and context. He uses a variety of methods including:

-CBT
-Psychodynamic Therapy
-Mindfulness
-Art and Narrative Therapy
-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
-Psychoeducation
-Polyvagal Theory​

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Todd has been in recovery for over 15 years and understands the commitment it takes to create lasting change. He’s passionate about supporting individuals, parents, families, and children who are new to therapy, inspired by the positive impact counseling has had in his own life.

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He brings decades of experience as a writer and as a Personal Support Worker for families with neurodiverse or special needs children. Todd has also worked with kids and families through after-school programs, summer camps, and over 25 years of volunteering as a preschool Sunday school teacher.

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Over the years, Todd has used wit, humor, education, and metaphor to connect with a wide range of people through writing, caregiving, teaching, and life skills training.

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​Todd is practicing under the clinical supervision of Dane Ward, LCSW (dane@connectionsfirst.org), and will adhere to the code of ethics set by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.