Tamika Hodges, LCSW, LSCSW
Practical, strength-based support for life changes
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- Strength-focused
- Skill building
- Evidence-informed
About Tamika
Her approach begins with listening. She encourages people to tell their story and identifies what matters most to them. Tamika helps clients break big problems into smaller, manageable steps and builds on what already works in their lives.
She commonly supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Other areas she addresses include self-esteem, grief, addiction-related struggles, parenting stress, career concerns, and coping with life transitions. She also works with issues such as body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and attachment difficulties.
Tamika uses therapy approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on concrete skills, emotional awareness, and realistic goals tailored to each person.
If someone wants to begin, Tamika asks them to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Kansas
Languages
English
How Tamika's approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and actions. It helps people understand how past bonds shape current trust, closeness, and conflict. Client-centered therapy puts the person's experience at the center and builds sessions around their goals, pacing, and perspective. It supports self-directed change and emphasizes empathy and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to a person's goals and preferences, then suggests methods and adjustments. Together they test what helps and refine the plan over time to fit real life needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care without travel. It also allows using exercises and worksheets during the session and practicing skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to match each person's schedule and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tamika commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, addictions, parenting strain, career questions, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize listening first, then practical steps. She uses a strengths-based, collaborative style and teaches concrete skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing mental health care and support to people facing emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
Tamika holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.