Jamie Hood, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist focused on relationships
- Attachment-informed care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Family and parenting
About Jamie Hood
Jamie Hood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings nearly a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children. She earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University in 2013 and began working in the mental health field in 2012, building a broad clinical background across private practice, school-based programs, and community shelters.
Her clinical work has included three years providing individual and group therapy at a shelter for pregnant and homeless women, addressing issues such as substance use, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and codependency. She also provided counseling through a MediCal-funded, school-based YMCA program in San Diego called TIDES, serving youth ages 5 to 18 and collaborating with school staff and community agencies on case management, crisis support, and medication monitoring. In private practice settings she has worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life-stage transitions.
Clinically, Jamie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and employs solution-focused strategies to set practical, present-centered goals. She also integrates attachment, existential, and mindfulness techniques to support symptom relief, increase self-compassion, and strengthen relationships. Jamie has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is a certified marital and premarital therapist through Prepare and Enrich. Additional trainings include Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, trauma, anorexia, play therapy, and law and ethics.
Jamie’s personal experience as a recently diagnosed person living with Type 1 diabetes informs her ongoing interest in chronic illness and its mental health impacts. Outside of clinical work she enjoys running, exercise, rock climbing, and reading, and she is a military spouse and parent of two young children. She aims to offer a respectful, hopeful space where clients can process difficulty, build skills, and move toward the changes they seek.
Her clinical work has included three years providing individual and group therapy at a shelter for pregnant and homeless women, addressing issues such as substance use, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and codependency. She also provided counseling through a MediCal-funded, school-based YMCA program in San Diego called TIDES, serving youth ages 5 to 18 and collaborating with school staff and community agencies on case management, crisis support, and medication monitoring. In private practice settings she has worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life-stage transitions.
Clinically, Jamie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and employs solution-focused strategies to set practical, present-centered goals. She also integrates attachment, existential, and mindfulness techniques to support symptom relief, increase self-compassion, and strengthen relationships. Jamie has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is a certified marital and premarital therapist through Prepare and Enrich. Additional trainings include Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, trauma, anorexia, play therapy, and law and ethics.
Jamie’s personal experience as a recently diagnosed person living with Type 1 diabetes informs her ongoing interest in chronic illness and its mental health impacts. Outside of clinical work she enjoys running, exercise, rock climbing, and reading, and she is a military spouse and parent of two young children. She aims to offer a respectful, hopeful space where clients can process difficulty, build skills, and move toward the changes they seek.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jamie Hood have?
Jamie Hood has 9 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Jamie Hood a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jamie Hood holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 116240.
In which languages does Jamie Hood provide therapy?
Jamie Hood provides therapy in English.
Where is Jamie Hood located?
Jamie Hood is located in California.
How can I work with Jamie Hood as my therapist?
You can work with Jamie Hood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jamie Hood work with international clients?
Jamie Hood does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jamie Hood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Jamie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current intimacy, communication, and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities to foster self-understanding and growth.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jamie works with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and history and tailors methods so the work feels practical and personally meaningful. The therapeutic plan can adapt over time as needs change.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from a licensed professional without travel, while preserving the collaborative, skill-focused nature of in-person work.