Jessica Hodges , LPC-MHSP, LPC

Jessica Hodges uses evidence-informed talking therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addictions. She is a licensed counselor with the credentials LPC-MHSP and LPC and brings six years of professional experience to sessions. Jessica works with clients on issues such as self-esteem, self-love, body image, and women's issues with an understanding and straightforward approach.

Her style centers on clear conversations and practical skills. She adapts each session to the person's needs and goals, aiming to build useful strategies that fit day-to-day life. Sessions focus on real problems and small, workable changes rather than jargon or long lectures.

Jessica draws from therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take values-based action. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools for managing strong emotions and impulsivity.

Clients commonly bring concerns about parenting stress, communication problems, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Jessica pays attention to how past attachment and current stress affect choices and relationships. She supports people wanting to strengthen boundaries, improve confidence, and cope with life changes.

Sessions are offered in English and held for people located in Tennessee. Jessica encourages anyone ready to begin to take the next step and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and shifting thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety and depression, and it often includes practical exercises to practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and communication, and it can help with trust, connection, and recurring interaction patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try an approach and adjust it based on how things go. That teamwork helps make sessions more relevant and easier to use in daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which let people fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and eye contact, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging options allow short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent progress while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.