Anthony Hodges, LMFT

Anthony Hodges is a California licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience supporting adolescents and young adults through life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he draws on evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression while building motivation and confidence.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Anthony emphasizes practical strategies that fit into everyday life and adapts his pace to what each client finds most helpful. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and offers steady, respectful guidance to support people through that first step and beyond.

Whether working on coping skills, emotional regulation, or renewed motivation, Anthony aims to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and understood. His practice focuses on tailored care that meets clients where they are and helps them move toward clearer goals and greater well-being.

Practical Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Anthony uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and changes people can apply in daily life. One core approach emphasizes skills-based coping and behavior change - teaching concrete tools for managing stress, regulating emotions, and responding differently to triggering situations. This approach can help with anxiety, anger, and day-to-day stress management.

Another approach centers on working with thoughts and feelings to identify unhelpful patterns and build healthier ways of thinking. This kind of work supports improvements in mood, self-esteem, and motivation by exploring how beliefs influence behavior and by developing alternative perspectives.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Anthony collaborates with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Anthony is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from wherever a client is located, and choose the communication style that feels most helpful.