Lance Woods

Lance Woods, known as The Ultrarunning Therapist, is a seasoned addiction counselor and founder of Endurance-Based Psychotherapy, a transformative approach that merges mental health treatment with the grit and growth found in endurance sports. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Lance specializes in treating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, and trauma. Drawing on evidence-based practices like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care, Lance helps clients reclaim their lives by healing the mind, body, and spirit, one step, one mile, and one meaningful breakthrough at a time.

Credentials:

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (NC)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (VT)

Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IC&RC)

International Certified Gambling Counselor

Certified Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (IL)

Clinical Supervisor Intern (NC)

Licensed LADC Supervisor (VT)

Telehealth License for SC

My approach is a holistic focus on healing the full psyche (mind, body, and spirit) through an evolutionary and anthropological view of psychology. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy coupled with motivational interviewing and trauma informed care to explore the unique experiences that makes each of us human.

I work with patients to solve the complex problems that lead to addiction, validating their journey along the way and providing unconditional positive regard through their troubles and successes. I believe that addiction is not the problem, therefore, I approach addiction as a maladaptive solution to a problem. I look forward to guiding you through the discovery of healthy solutions to those problems.