Meet Jody

Hi there – I’m Jody!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving young adults all over the state of Tennessee via telehealth. Specifically, I help hard working people who wish they could be more laid back. My clients cringe when they think about the mistakes they have made and are embarrassed about their unmet goals.

As a recovering perfectionist myself, I am uniquely familiar with the work it takes to untangle the expectations in your head. I can help you find clarity and feel good about yourself. I will remind you (just like I remind myself) to stop and look around more often at all the things that are going right in your life. I can help you feel peace, instead of pressure. Together we will pinpoint new habits you want to develop and I can hold you accountable. But only if you want. And despite all of this sounding like really heavy stuff, I do it with a surprising amount of humor.

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My approach

I believe in neuroplasticity – the brains ability to adapt and change. I know from experience that personalities aren’t fixed and growth is possible. I believe that when people with anxiety can reframe their negative thoughts about themselves, they have the power to change the way they act and feel.

I incorporate self esteem building and self awareness in my work. It helps anxious people feel like they have more control over their lives. If this sounds like something you need, I hope you schedule a consultation today. Let’s figure out what is possible for you!

My Training

Middle Tennessee State University –

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

University of Tennessee, Knoxville –

Master of Science in Social Work

Ongoing Training includes:

Neurodiversity and Mental Health

Neuroscientific Approaches to Anxiety Treatment

Providing Effective and Ethical Telehealth Therapy

Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted and High Achieving Adults

Brainspotting Phase 1 and 2

My Specialties

I have many years of experience providing therapy, but about a decade ago I started to work primarily with college students. I realized then that my best work happens with humans in the young adulthood stage of development.

My techniques are most helpful to those experiencing anxiety. I have also  assisted several clients with managing panic attacks over the years. My style is laid back, sometimes even fun. But we won’t skip the hard stuff. If you get stuck, we will dig in instead of sweeping it under the rug. We will work on your goals on a weekly basis. This foundation will serve you well for years to come. My goal is for everyone to leave our work knowing themselves better.

Session fees are currently $150. I am also an approved provider for United Healthcare. Clients typically meet with me weekly in the beginning. We can either work together for a short term basis or decrease our frequency of sessions to biweekly or monthly. Many clients choose to do this.

A sliding scale fee is a possibility. Just ask. I can also provide information about getting help from your insurance company to cover my fee despite being out of network.

My practice is accepting of clients from all walks of life. While I don’t specialize in the mental health needs of specific populations other than young adults, college students, and the gifted or high achieving, my work is both neurodivergent informed and diversity friendly. Currently, my clients are mix of humans that include minorities and those that have felt othered. I am a lifelong learner and always willing to acknowledge what I don’t know and how that impacts our work together.