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Jamie Hood

Jamie Hood

LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
California
  • Attachment informed
  • Goal focused
  • Women’s issues focus

About Jamie

Jamie Hood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with nine years in the mental health field. She earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University and brings experience from community and school settings to her work. Jamie aims to offer a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through current struggles and set clear goals.

She has worked in private practice and in programs serving pregnant and homeless women, providing individual and group therapy for people facing substance use, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and codependency. Jamie also provided counseling in a school-based MediCal-funded program, collaborating with school staff and community agencies on case management, crisis support, and medication monitoring.

Jamie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and she uses solution-focused strategies to set practical goals in the present. She also draws on attachment, existential, and mindfulness approaches to reduce symptoms and strengthen self-esteem.

Her background includes trainings in a range of topics related to trauma, eating disorders, and crisis intervention, and she holds a certification in marital and premarital work through Prepare and Enrich. Jamie is also managing a recent diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and studies chronic disease to better support people facing long-term health challenges.

Outside of work she enjoys running, rock climbing, and reading, and she is a parent who understands the demands of balancing family life with personal needs. She offers a collaborative, grounded style aimed at helping people move toward clearer choices and greater resilience.

How Jamie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Jamie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to practice new ways of responding. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing small changes.

She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships. This can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and family-of-origin concerns by identifying patterns and trying different ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jamie will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and needs change.

If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on a work break, or reduce travel time. Talk with Jamie about what would work best for scheduling and the style of sessions you prefer.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jamie address in therapy?

Jamie supports people with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, eating issues, anger, career struggles, ADHD, and women’s issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to link thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals while drawing on attachment and mindfulness tools as needed.

What relevant experience does she have?

Jamie has nine years of experience working in private practice, a shelter for pregnant and homeless women, and a school-based MediCal-funded program where she provided individual and group counseling and coordinated with schools and community services.

Where is Jamie licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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