Therapist
Tamika Hodges
LCSW, LSCSW
Compassionate social worker guiding practical change
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- Strengths based
- Skill focused
- Kansas based
About Tamika
Tamika Hodges brings six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW). She practices in Kansas and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Tamika emphasizes a strengths-based view, reminding people they know their story best and already carry resources to move forward.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals and practical steps to reach them. Sessions focus on uncovering patterns that keep problems alive, learning skills to cope better, and building small changes that add up over time.
Tamika uses several therapy methods to tailor work to each person. She draws from attachment-based ideas to examine relational patterns, client-centered techniques to keep the pace with the person's needs, and cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills also appear when people need emotion regulation and stress management tools.
She works with a wide range of concerns including grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and identity-related issues such as LGBT concerns. Tamika also supports people facing life transitions, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is warm and practical. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and practices new skills between sessions. To begin, read the profile details and follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first session.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals and practical steps to reach them. Sessions focus on uncovering patterns that keep problems alive, learning skills to cope better, and building small changes that add up over time.
Tamika uses several therapy methods to tailor work to each person. She draws from attachment-based ideas to examine relational patterns, client-centered techniques to keep the pace with the person's needs, and cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills also appear when people need emotion regulation and stress management tools.
She works with a wide range of concerns including grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and identity-related issues such as LGBT concerns. Tamika also supports people facing life transitions, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is warm and practical. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and practices new skills between sessions. To begin, read the profile details and follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Kansas
Languages
English
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How Tamika’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions. It helps when trust, closeness, or repeated conflict are getting in the way of feeling secure with others.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s pace and priorities. The therapist reflects back what she hears and helps people find their own solutions rather than imposing a plan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful thinking.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tamika will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. The first few sessions are often used to assess fit and adjust the plan together.
Practical benefits of doing therapy online include fitting sessions into a busy week and easier access for people who live across Kansas. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current options before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break, use less travel time, or focus on skill practice without rearranging a whole day.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tamika commonly address?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, along with grief, addictions, self-esteem, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, listening first then helping set goals and try small, attainable changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Tamika holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and has six years of clinical experience working with emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Kansas and the profile lists Kansas as her practice location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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