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Dr. Tamara Hodges

Compassionate, practical care for life transitions

TX Psychologist 25171 Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Tamara

Dr. Tamara Hodges brings 20 years of clinical experience to her Texas practice, supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, feelings of emptiness, family of origin conflicts, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation, jealousy, life purpose, and midlife transitions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s experience, creating space for honest reflection and change.

Dr. Hodges uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential perspectives to help clients explore thoughts, emotions, and values.

She focuses on practical strategies for managing symptoms while also attending to deeper questions about meaning and relationships. Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where goals are set together and progress is reviewed over time.

Dr. Hodges frames therapy as a purposeful partnership aimed at increasing resilience, improving communication, and finding clearer direction in life.

Online Therapy with Evidence-Informed Approaches

Dr. Hodges integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as part of her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings and committing to actions that align with personal values to build a meaningful life. Both approaches offer practical skills that can be applied between sessions to support steady progress.

She views choosing an approach as a collaborative process. Together with each client she considers presenting concerns, goals, and preferences to shape a plan that may draw on CBT, ACT, or other client-centered and dialectical elements. The therapeutic partnership is framed around clear goals, regular review, and adjustments based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still focusing on practical interventions and reflective exploration led by a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Hodges commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, self-esteem and related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on creating an open space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and goals are set together.
How long has she practiced clinically?
Dr. Hodges has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this practice?
She is licensed as TX Psychologist 25171 and practices in Texas.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English