Jamie Hood , LMFT

Jamie Hood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University, completed in 2013, and brings nine years of experience in clinical care. Jamie has worked across private practice settings and community programs, providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children for concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Her background includes three years at a shelter serving pregnant and homeless women, where she led individual and group interventions for clients facing substance use, domestic violence, codependency, and mood concerns. She also provided school-based counseling through a MediCal-funded program in San Diego, collaborating with school staff and community agencies to support youth ages 5 to 18 with emotional and behavioral challenges, and offering case management, crisis support, and medication monitoring.

Clinically, Jamie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and integrates attachment, existential, and mindfulness techniques to build self-esteem and coping skills. She is trained 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 recently diagnosed Type 1 diabetic, she continues to learn about chronic illness to better support clients managing physical and emotional challenges. Outside of work, Jamie enjoys running, rock climbing, reading, and spending time with her spouse and two young children. She aims to create a welcoming space where clients can process difficulties, set goals, and move toward their best selves.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Jamie Hood integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life experiences to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present-day connection and intimacy, helping clients improve closeness, boundaries, and trust in relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion techniques that can reduce stress and build emotional regulation skills.

Finding the right approach is an active part of therapy. Jamie works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and she tailors methods so the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single model in every case. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to meet each client’s needs.

Online sessions with Jamie are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and access therapy from home or other convenient locations, while keeping the focus on practical progress and meaningful change.