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Jessica Hodges

Jessica Hodges

LPC-MHSP, LPC

Tennessee

Helping people find motivation and build change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC-MHSP, LPC
License
LPC, Virginia / 0701011819; LPC-MHSP, Tennessee / 6611
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Values-based work
    • Practical tools

    About Jessica

    Jessica Hodges is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people find motivation and make meaningful change. She uses clear, direct conversation to help with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and challenges with addiction. She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and meets each person where they are.

    With six years of clinical experience and licenses as LPC-MHSP and LPC, she adapts her approach to each person’s needs. She often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based choices.

    Her work addresses common life strains like parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues such as attachment concerns, body image, communication problems, impulsivity, and social anxiety. Sessions center on practical steps people can try between meetings.

    Jessica uses client-centered dialogue to help people feel heard while offering tools from cognitive behavioral therapy when patterns of thought and behavior get in the way. She encourages small experiments and measurable steps that build toward larger goals. The overall tone is collaborative and strengths-based.

    People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation about goals, regular check-ins on progress, and adjustments to the plan as needed. She invites prospective clients to take the first step and complete the intake process to see if her style fits their needs.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on conversational techniques that help people find their own reasons to change; it uses reflective questions and collaborative goal-setting to build motivation for tackling issues like addiction or low motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small, workable steps toward a life they care about while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every decision. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections, which can be useful for communication problems, attachment concerns, and relationship stress.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about problems and goals, then try approaches together to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted based on what helps in real life.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and allowing quicker check-ins during work breaks. Others appreciate the ability to use different modes of conversation depending on comfort and energy levels. Discussing scheduling needs during the matching questionnaire will clarify how sessions can fit into everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteem

    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

    Listed in

    Virginia, Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using motivational conversation and practical exercises to help people move toward their goals.

    What background and experience does she bring?

    She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and adapts methods to each person’s situation.

    Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

    She holds LPC-MHSP and LPC credentials and is based in Tennessee with the licensure details TN LPC-MHSP and VA LPC as documented.

    In which languages are sessions available?

    Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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