Debbie Hood, PhD, VA | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(39 reviews)

PhD, LPC Dr. Debbie Hood

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Dr. Debbie Hood is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: PhD, LPC Years in Practice: 10 State: Virginia

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.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management ADHD Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Grief Eating disorders Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Dr. Debbie Hood

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She is very kind, encouraging, reframes my thoughts and ideas so I can make better decisions and choices in my actions.

I feel much better after speaking with Dr Hood

She is awesome! Great to talk too, and she makes me feel comfortable when expressing my feelings. She's great!

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!

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.

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.

Dr. Hood is the best person that I have found to help me. She is genuine and kind. Dr. Hood helped me learn new strategies that I will be able to carry for a lifetime. There are not enough words to describe her and her ability. I would recommend Dr. Hood to everyone.

Very nice

Not sure I could have gotten thru this rough patch nearly as stably w/o Dr. Hood’s sessions with me. It takes a very strong & empathetic person to do what she does. Thanks, Doc

She is phenomenal! We worked together for a year and she was always transparent and supportive. I feel comfortable after a year of successful sessions to have reached my therapy goals with her by my side! She gave me all the tools I need for my toolbox to help me troubleshoot areas that might be triggers in my path in the future. If I come across a time I may need to re-enter therapy, I plan to do with Dr. Hood! Thank you for everything!

Amazing therapist. Helped me tremendously through some issues I needed to work on regarding childhood trauma and getting back to myself.

I feel like she is a God send. She has all of the qualifications I need as a therapists and she even does CBT. I am grateful to have her as a provider that I see

Dr. Hood was compassionate and understanding. She never gave judgement for what I told her. I only used betterhelp to discuss my past relationship issues and work on emotional reactions to dating life and after a month I was feeling a lot better and able to understand my emotions better.

Wow! She is Awesome! She really knows her stuff, has been addressing my needs like no other and giving me useful & practical advice. I definitely recommend her ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dr. Hood has been an amazing therapist. She has helped me through big changes in my life and gave great insight. Always works with my schedule and responds quickly to messages.

Dr. Hood is amazing always willing to work with my schedule and completely understand my issues and helps me get through it

Dr. Hood is very helpful and listens to my problems. She offers good insights.

Dr Hood connected with me quickly and immediately began to address our counseling in a manner I understand. I've been challenged with "homework" in my growth to help encourage me to make the process an everyday action, rather than a once weekly event. I am supremely fortunate to work with Dr. Hood.

She’s amazing.

Dr. Hood is very sweet and understanding! But she also is straightforward, which is great! Does not waste time. She helps you feel comfortable, listened to, all while providing great advice.

Dr. Hood is awesome! She’s super relatable and has a way of making me feel comfortable. I’ve made some great milestones since working with her.

She is amazing!

Dr. Hood has really been great. I am kind of a mental health sceptic but she was patient and 3 weeks in I can really see the importance of therapy. Thank you Dr. Hood.

The only therapist I’ve had that I was able to make real change with. She is excellent.

Dr. Hood has been great. From the first session until now - months later, she helps tremendously with mitigating my stress and anxiety. She helps me see different perspectives and makes me feel seen and heard. I am better able to understand and process my emotions thanks to Dr. Hood's help.

Experienced, Knowledgeable and really great. No sugar coating

Dr. Hood is amazing.

Dr. Hood is a generous listener. I immediately felt safe to share with her everything that is going on in my life. She listened and asked thoughtful questions without judgement.

Dr. Hood is great! She is very supportive and truly wants to help people grow and better themselves.

Dr. Hood is professional and kind. She's approachable and offers strategies.

Dr. Hood is very attentive. She is a great listener and helps you walk through your concerns.

I’ve had a lot of therapist in the past that I always ended up leaving. Dr Hood is a diamond in the rough. She makes me feel heard, and understood. She motivates me to change and grow. She has so much knowledge and experience to share and she is very humble while doing so. Dr hood is helping me change my life in away I never thought I could.

Dr. Hood has been a great help to me during a difficult time. I have many things changing and she has helped me navigate life’s ups and downs. She has made me feel confident and helped me to feel reassured. I would definitely recommend her.

Dr. Hood as amazing, she listens intently and responds positively and objectively. She cares and prioritizes proactive approaches to all problems presented.

Dr. Hood listens carefully to what I say and responds with helpful insight.

Very good first session, she was a very good listener while being honest and straightforward.

Dr. Hood offers valuable insight and helps me to process my concerns in a productive and meaningful way. She listens and allows me to feel heard.

Dr. Hood is an amazing counselor. She’s very patient and empathetic, but also Authentic and Straightforward. She find a way to tell you what you need to hear in the most respectful way you cant deny it. She help you figure it out not giving you the answers.

Dr. Hood us kind and understanding of my concerns and feelings. She offers positive insights and techniques to help my with my issues.

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