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Tamika Hodges, LCSW, LSCSW

Therapist in Kansas

Compassionate, practical support for change

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Tamika Hodges

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCSW, LSCSW
  • Licenses listedLCSW, North Carolina (no. C014400); LSCSW, Kansas (no. LSCSW 05914)
  • NPI number1568021715
  • Experience6 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
  • Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions and recovery
  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical strategies

About Tamika

Tamika Hodges is a licensed social worker who offers counseling for people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and addiction. She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and brings six years of clinical experience to her work in Kansas. Tamika frames the client as the expert in their own life and focuses on practical steps toward change.

Her style is respectful and straightforward. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the person in front of her. She looks for strengths to build on and helps clients break problems into manageable steps. Tamika encourages small, consistent changes that add up over time.

In practice she uses a mix of proven approaches to match each person’s needs. That can mean working on patterns of attachment in relationships, using cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, or practicing mindfulness skills to manage stress. She adapts methods to the issue at hand rather than following a single recipe.

Tamika has experience supporting people through grief, career transitions, parenting strain, chronic illness, body image concerns, and complex trauma. She also helps clients who are exploring identity and LGBT concerns, or who struggle with codependency and addiction. Her work often combines practical tools and reflective conversation.

People who prefer clear goals and steady progress may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the service’s short questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.

How Tamika's Approaches Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice how early relationships shape current patterns. It focuses on connection and trust, and is useful for relationship difficulties and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and improve focus, which can support coping with trauma, chronic pain, and strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into daily life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. It also supports using tools from CBT and mindfulness exercises between sessions. Licensed professionals can guide clients in applying these skills to real situations so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Areas of expertise

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tamika address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on clients' strengths and short-term goals. Sessions mix conversation with practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience providing counseling in social work settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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