Rachael Hodge
Dedicated mental health therapist with over seven years experience working with adults with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. Adept at putting people at ease from the first meeting and fostering a safe environment for clients to be their most authentic selves. Looking for continued professional and personal growth in a supportive office with a culture that promotes kindness which extends into the community. Experience with in-person or remote, group or individual therapy. Licensed as both a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS).
Work History
- Delivered individual therapy sessions to diverse client populations.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health issues and treatment options.
- Used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation, Relapse Prevention, Mindfulness, and Self-compassion strategies to support clients with behavioral change.
- Assessed individuals for mental health and substance use disorders, made treatment recommendations, and assisted clients with developing and implementing person-centered treatment plans.
- Applied evidence-based interventions with individuals and groups to assist clients with navigating mental health and substance use symptoms and develop skills for facilitating behavioral change.
- Utilized Person-Centered Therapy, CBT and Relapse Prevention to support clients as they achieved stability, solved problems, improved relationships, and moved away from problematic behavior and toward personal growth and achievement.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Worked closely with outside partners to support people as they achieved stability following periods of incarceration.
- Supported clients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with achieving or maintaining stability, navigating the program requirements, and progressing toward recovery and life goals.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with substance use disorders and devised person-centered strategies to encourage progress toward client goals.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.
- Facilitated supportive group discussions, skills training, and educational sessions with people with substance use or alcohol related problems.
- Conducted clinical assessments and made appropriate treatment recommendations for clients seeking mental health and / or substance use treatment.
- Provided outpatient individual therapy to individuals who had either completed SAIOP, engaged in mental health treatment, or participated in the Office-based Opioid Treatment program (OBOT).
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology, Substance Abuse Treatment Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Timeline
Previous Work History
Completed a 1000 hour internship with Coastal Horizons in Wilmington from 2017 to 2018.
Assisted professors on a UNCW teaching assistantship from 2015 to 2017.
Worked as a licensed Realtor from 2005 to 2015.
License and Insurance Paneling
Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) Certified as a Health Services Provider Psychological Associate (HSP PA)
License No. 5479
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
License No. LCAS -24463
In network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), (with the exception of Blue Value plans) and Aetna.