Jamie Hood , LMFT

Jamie Hood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings nearly a decade of experience in community and clinical settings. She earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University in 2013 and has worked in the mental health field since 2012, providing care to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children. Jamie has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her background includes several years in private practice as well as three years providing individual and group therapy at a shelter serving pregnant and homeless women, where clients faced complex issues such as substance use, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and codependency. Jamie also worked with a school-based, MediCal-funded program through the YMCA in San Diego called TIDES, offering counseling to youth ages 5 to 18 and their families, and collaborating with school staff and community agencies on case management, crisis response, and medication monitoring.

Clinically, Jamie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and she integrates attachment, existential, and mindfulness techniques to reduce symptoms and strengthen self-esteem. She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is a certified marital and premarital therapist through Prepare and Enrich. Additional trainings include Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, trauma, anorexia, play therapy, and law and ethics. As a person recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Jamie continues to learn about chronic illness and its emotional and practical effects to better support clients facing similar challenges.

Outside of clinical work, Jamie enjoys running, exercising, rock climbing, and reading. She is a military spouse and a parent of two young children. Jamie aims to provide a welcoming space where people can process difficult experiences, build hope, and work toward becoming the best version of themselves, and she would be honored to partner with individuals and families on that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jamie Hood commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and mindfulness techniques in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current ways of relating to others and can be helpful for intimacy, relationship, and codependency issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, which can support coping with chronic stress, pain, or difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jamie Hood collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or health concerns. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue care during life transitions, while preserving continuity of treatment and the opportunity to work toward meaningful goals.