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Jessica Hodges

LPC-MHSP, LPC Tennessee 6 years of experience

Calm, practical support for life changes

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Jessica Hodges
  • Goal focused
  • Skills oriented
  • Compassionate care

About Jessica

Jessica Hodges is a licensed professional counselor with six years of clinical experience. She uses straightforward, people-focused methods to help with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and coping with life changes. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions.

Jessica shapes conversations around what matters to each person. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions often focus on building motivation, improving self-esteem, and developing practical strategies for everyday challenges.

Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, but she keeps explanations simple in the room. Clients learn skills to manage strong feelings, reduce unhelpful thoughts, and respond to difficult situations with more clarity. Work may include short exercises, goal-setting, and repeated practice between sessions.

Jessica has experience helping people concerned about body image, attachment issues, communication problems, impulsivity, and control struggles. She also supports those facing social anxiety, relationship stress, and women’s issues. Conversations frequently cover self-love, compassion fatigue, and parenting concerns when those topics come up.

She is credentialed as LPC-MHSP and LPC and practices in Tennessee. Jessica asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin. From there she and the client schedule sessions that fit their needs.

How Jessica’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, and it often includes simple exercises and homework to practice new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying strategies together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan if something isn’t working.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which online session formats she uses, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients do skill practice and reflection from their usual surroundings, which can help transfer new habits into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesImpulsivitySelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Virginia, Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include self esteem, body image, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centered and practical. Jessica listens carefully, helps set goals, and teaches skills you can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jessica has six years of professional experience working in counseling roles. That experience informs her practical, straightforward approach to care.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and is also an LPC. She practices in Tennessee.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment structured?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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