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Anna Hood, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Anna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Anna. View 10 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee

Recent reviews

Anna has been able to help me transform fear into action. She has given me tools to apply to my life in order to accept the present and live in it. I am grateful for her and will continue to revisit therapy when I need new tools and perspectives.

Reviewed November 2022

I love my therapist but I really need these surveys to stop happening all the time. Like there is no option to move past it and I am not in the mental state to be doing this right now. How many times are you going to make me do this survey.

Reviewed September 2022

More about Anna

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello, I'm Anna Jolene Reed Hood, LPC-MHSP. Please call me Jolene as that is my preferred name. As a licensed professional counselor, I am primarily interested in helping others work through their troubles-whether it is something from the past, the present, or even the future. As humans, we can have so many concerns, worries, fears, anxieties, unresolved trauma, anger, relationship challenges, and/or other day to day issues, that at times life can be overwhelming. I am here to help. My greatest hope is that through building a trusting relationship with me, you and I can address anything that is bothering you, from the miniscule to the gigantic, so that you can live a better life. In order to help you, I use a collaborative approach that is supportive, encouraging, and rooted in respect.

My training is through Radford University where I earned a Master's degree in counseling and human development. I am also trained as a yoga and meditation teacher which I often bring to the counseling setting. Additionally, I am trained in neurofeedback, psychodrama, sociometry, and suicide prevention. I have worked in the helping profession for 15 years and consider helping others to be one of my life's greatest purposes. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan from early childhood to late adulthood to address any number of issues, including depression, anxiety, stage of life concerns, serious mental illness, sociopathy and criminality, trauma, sexual abuse, and relationship issues. My greatest passion in this work is the opportunity to get to know clients whereby I am allowed and entrusted with sacred stories. It takes a brave person to allow another to know them so well and I hope you will entrust me with that honor.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended Family Issues Body image Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Eating and Food-Related Issues Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Self-Harm Self-love Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Anna Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952500399.

  • LPC · Tennessee · 3186 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Anna Hood

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

10 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Grateful Helped Helping Understanding The best Great listener Comfortable Easy

Anna has been able to help me transform fear into action. She has given me tools to apply to my life in order to accept the present and live in it. I am grateful for her and will continue to revisit therapy when I need new tools and perspectives.

Reviewed November 2022

I love my therapist but I really need these surveys to stop happening all the time. Like there is no option to move past it and I am not in the mental state to be doing this right now. How many times are you going to make me do this survey.

Reviewed September 2022

Amazing

Reviewed September 2022

She's doing a great job of keeping me on track and validating the feelings that need to be as well as explaining about the ones that don't.

Reviewed July 2022

She is easy to talk to, and understands what I need.

Reviewed April 2022

It was great working with Jolene. Throughout several sessions with her, she helped me address many issues I had within myself and my interpersonal relationships. She is a great listener and was very thoughtful with her replies and advice. She is definitely one of the easiest and nicest people I've spoken with.

Reviewed March 2022

Anna is amazing !! She offers great insight, support, and has helped me change how I view the world. She is the real deal and very down to earth. I’m very grateful to be matched with such a talented professional.

Reviewed November 2021

Mrs. Hood is a great listener. She gives me ideas for better communication.

Reviewed August 2021

We have only had one session, but she seems genuinely interested in finding different avenues of approach to what haunts me. She seems kind and poised. Definitely someone I feel comfortable talking to. I have a long list of things to confront, and she seems patient and understanding to helping me figure out the best thing to focus on.

Reviewed August 2021

Jolene (Anna Hood) is an exceptional councelor. She is very kind and understanding. I don’t feel pressured or that there is any judgement from her. She is very good at reassuring and makes it a point to take notice details and point them out. She uses both logic and emotion to help guide me through my issues and it has been tremendously helpful. I’m very thankful for her expertise. She is patient and will respond to every different detail even if you throw a ton out at once.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anna Hood offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Anna Hood works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Anna Hood speak?

Anna Hood speaks English.

How many years of experience does Anna Hood have?

Anna Hood has 11 years of experience.

Where is Anna Hood licensed to practice?

Anna Hood is licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Does Anna Hood accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Anna Hood does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Anna Hood offer?

Anna Hood offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Anna Hood?

Anna Hood can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Anna Hood?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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