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Jessica Hodges, LPC-MHSP, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed counselor - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Jessica
Jessica Hodges is an LPC-MHSP and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Tennessee with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English.
Jessica uses practical, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns, and blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and DBT skills when helpful. The work is generally direct and action-focused, with chances to practice new responses between sessions.
Her approach also looks at relationships and attachment patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to understand how early relationships shape current reactions and communication. This can be useful for people dealing with trust, control issues, or problems in close relationships.
Jessica pays attention to everyday challenges like body image, impulsivity, social anxiety, and communication problems. She offers straightforward strategies for managing anxiety, improving self-love, and reducing urges linked to addictive behaviors.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals, try practical techniques, and adjust plans based on what works. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises and brief experiments. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and habits tied to addictions. ACT emphasizes values and willingness to accept difficult thoughts so behavior can align with what matters most; it is often useful for coping with life changes and motivation.She also brings attachment-informed ideas into sessions to help people understand patterns in close relationships and improve communication. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and preferences and then pick techniques to try. Plans are adjusted as needed based on what proves useful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on coping skills into a routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for practicing new responses between appointments and keeping progress consistent with their daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas like body image and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to build different habits.
What is her experience?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and methods.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.