Jodie Tarver, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Stress and anxiety
Grief and loss
Evidence-based methods

About Jodie

Jodie Tarver is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and regain a bit more control over day-to-day life.

She meets people where they are and adjusts conversations to the issue at hand. Jodie listens for what feels most difficult and helps break problems into smaller, manageable parts. Her approach is direct and paced to the clients comfort level so changes can feel realistic and achievable.

In practice she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and strengthen coping skills. That includes structured ways to address anxious thoughts, stepwise methods for processing loss and trauma, and tools for handling mood swings. The emphasis is on techniques that clients can use between sessions.

Jodie has worked in a range of settings and has supported people through both ongoing struggles and sudden life changes. She also has experience with issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. First responder and veteran issues are among her additional focus areas.

Sessions are offered in English and operate from a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy

Jodie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work in sessions. One common approach is structured cognitive work that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and offers alternative ways of thinking; this is often useful for anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes step-by-step processing for trauma and grief, helping people slowly face difficult memories or losses in manageable pieces.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals and preferences, try methods that fit the concern, and adjust the plan over time. This collaborative method helps match techniques to what feels most helpful for daily life and symptoms.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for brief progress updates while others support longer, more in-depth sessions; Jodie will help decide what works best based on the clients needs and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCommunication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus several related focus areas such as aging issues and first responder concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps and skills clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jodie has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and has worked in multiple care settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients within the therapist's permitted region.

How does payment work?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session to begin.