I am a license professional counselor licensed in Virginia with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance abuse and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, and solution focused counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 9044
VA LPC 0701004491
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Debbie Hood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is very kind, encouraging, reframes my thoughts and ideas so I can make better decisions and choices in my actions.
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I feel much better after speaking with Dr Hood
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
She is awesome! Great to talk too, and she makes me feel comfortable when expressing my feelings. She's great!
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Debbie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have gone to other therapists over the years but never felt the connection that I do with Dr. Hood! The first time I had my session with her, I knew she was the perfect one for me. She has helped me more than I thought or realized she would. My mind has been open to all the new change and I feel like I am becoming more and more myself. Thank YOU Dr.Hood so much for helping me....find me!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Though still in the beginnings of my therapy journey, Dr. Hood has made a nearly immediate impact on my life. She takes the time to listen to concerns, strengths, and weaknesses and builds thought provoking/challenging conversations upon them. Dr. Hood provides insight and reassurance that gives me confidence in my abilities. Her style of therapy makes me feel like I am more than a diagnosis or list of symptoms, and that I am able to build skills to work through my struggles. Plus, she has a really cute dog that makes guest appearances through video chat.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I was able to breathe a sigh of relief during my first meeting with Dr Hood. She got it....she got me...and gave me confidence in her ability to guide me through this journey of doing much needed work.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Debbie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue