Therapist profile
Nechola Hodge, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW focused on anger and anxiety
Continue with NecholaKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149030875
- NPI1558053843
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- Stress and anger
- Trauma response
- Parenting support
About Nechola
Nechola Hodge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of practice in Illinois. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and depression. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques and focused on practical skills people can use day to day.
In sessions she helps people name what is happening and map small steps they can try between appointments. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented. She works with clients to build coping strategies for big emotions like anger and for ongoing problems such as anxiety or low mood.
Nechola uses methods supported by research to address trauma and the aftereffects it can have on thinking and behavior. She also helps with parenting concerns by breaking issues into manageable parts and practicing new ways of responding. When anger shows up as snapping at loved ones or simmering resentment, she helps people notice triggers and try different responses.
Expect collaborative planning that links a person's goals to practical tools. Progress is tracked with clear steps rather than vague promises. Sessions focus on what to try next and how to adjust approaches that are not helping.
Clients who prefer services in English can work with her, and she accepts international clients. Because services are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, fees vary with location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Nechola works with approaches that are grounded in research. One common method she uses focuses on managing strong emotions by identifying triggers and trying different responses; this helps when anger shows up as snapping, resentment, or frustration. Another approach targets trauma-related reactions by helping people process upsetting experiences and reduce the ways those memories affect daily behavior.Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to match methods to their situation, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques if something is not helping. The emphasis is on trying specific tools and reviewing what works.
The profile does not specify which online session formats she offers, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Many people find online sessions let them practice skills in the settings where challenges actually occur, which can make learning more practical.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a practical, goal-focused approach that emphasizes clear steps and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.