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Nechola Hodge

Nechola Hodge, LCSW

Illinois

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Illinois
LCSW, licence 149030875
NPI
1558053843
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

These details come from information Nechola supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support
  • Anger and depression

About Nechola

Nechola Hodge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and depression. Nechola uses evidence-based approaches to help clients handle day-to-day problems and stronger emotional reactions.

She focuses on practical skills that people can use between sessions. That can mean learning ways to calm intense feelings, practising new responses to stress, or trying different strategies for managing anger. Sessions include straightforward conversations and step-by-step exercises that connect to a person's real life.

Nechola aims to make clinical knowledge useful and relevant. She talks through problems, helps set realistic goals, and checks progress over time. For parents she offers concrete support around parenting stress and how it affects mood and behavior at home.

Her background as an LCSW means she brings social work perspectives into therapy, including attention to how work, family, and community pressures affect mental health. She draws on evidence-based techniques to address trauma and depression while keeping sessions practical and focused.

Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

BHow sessions work

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Nechola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors keep stress and anxiety going, and teach skills to shift those patterns. Trauma-informed methods pay attention to how past harm affects current reactions and help people regain a sense of control and stability.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss what feels most helpful for your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to use and adjust them over time based on progress.

The profile does not specify particular online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone choose a format that best suits their daily life. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach skills, review practice exercises, and monitor progress without changing the practical focus of therapy.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, and depression. These are the main issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and exercises you can apply between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience as a clinician. That experience informs her practical approach to common mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. The profile lists IL LCSW as her credential and state of licensure.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes. Sessions can include international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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