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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Evidence based techniques
About Jodie
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of experience, Jodie Tarver helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. She works with adults who need practical support for mood and adjustment challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on clear, direct conversation about current problems.
Jodie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific symptoms and situations. She uses straightforward talk to identify patterns and try small changes that can make daily life easier. The work emphasizes coping skills, understanding reactions, and making step-by-step plans for next moves.
Her background includes outpatient counseling experience across different settings in Texas. That variety has shaped an approach that aims for realistic goals and measurable steps rather than vague promises. Jodie structures sessions so clients leave with at least one concrete thing to practice between meetings.
She pays attention to practical issues such as communication problems, control issues, and life transitions like divorce or illness. Jodie also supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and hospice related stress, and veteran or first responder stressors. The focus is on what helps now and what can be changed over time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques Jodie relies on are structured problem-solving and skills practice. Structured problem-solving breaks a difficulty into clear steps, helps set achievable goals, and tests small changes to see what works. Skills practice focuses on short exercises clients use between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, or manage stress reactions.Another helpful approach is behavioral activation, which targets low mood by planning and increasing simple, valued activities. It is practical and focuses on what people can do now to notice gradual improvement in routine and motivation.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Jodie treats it as a collaborative process, and she will review options based on a client’s goals, symptoms, and day-to-day demands. Those first sessions are used to pick methods that fit the person rather than impose a single technique.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins between appointments. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the matching questionnaire to find a setup that fits everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging issues, cancer and hospice stress, communication problems, and veteran or first responder issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and direct conversation. Sessions focus on practical skills, behavior change, and clear steps to manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working in various counseling settings in Texas. That work informs a practical, goal-oriented approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas and sessions are conducted in English.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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, use the urgent help numbers.