Dr. Tamara Hodges

Dr. Tamara Hodges is a Texas psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and questions about life purpose.

She works in a conversational way that focuses on what is happening now. Sessions are meant to let people talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. The aim is to clarify what matters to each person and to find small, practical steps forward.

Her approach draws on several well-known therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match their values. Client-Centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person's own experience.

Dr. Hodges also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Existential Therapy when they fit the client's goals. These methods add tools for managing strong emotions and for talking about meaning and life transitions. Together, these approaches are used to address issues like body image, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, and midlife change.

People who work with her can expect direct discussion about goals and steps to try between sessions. She asks about what currently gets in the way and what matters most, then helps plan practical changes. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting controlled by them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for stress, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process may combine ACT, CBT, client-centered listening, and skills from DBT or existential ideas as appropriate.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of checking in such as a focused phone call when time is limited. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how appointments can fit into your routine.