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Jodi Herrera, LSCSW

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief ADHD
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About me

Welcome to Better Help! You've taken the first step, and I'm sure you're wondering how this works and whether it's the right fit for you.

My name is Jodi Herrera and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Tennessee. I earned my Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Buffalo in New York . I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, self-esteem, relationships/parenting, coping styles, aging, grief, cancer and much, much more. Over the past 10 years as a social worker, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the connection and comfort you feel with the person you choose to share your personal struggles. I believe we can all grow through challenging experiences by increasing our self-awareness. Sometimes another person, one who isn't in our immediate circle, can offer a perspective or additional support, that give us movement on a difficult situation when we feel stuck and feel that we can reach healthy relationships within ourselves and with others. It would be my privilege to be that person for you. We all want to be able to share our personal truths and be accepted and understood. I believe it's very important to be open-minded and non-judgmental when someone shares their personal story or experiences with me. Our relationship with our self and others has worth and is useful to explore in counseling. My counseling style is warm, interactive, holistic and supportive as the client controls the pace and focus of the work. My approach combines person centered, cognitive behavioral therapies, solution-focused and motivational interviewing styles. Realizing that no two people are alike, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet the client's unique and specific needs.

It takes great courage to ask for help and it's where counseling begins. I honor your bravery and your decision to find your yourself. I am dedicated to helping you with your life's journey.


Professional experience

10yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

TN LSCSW LCSW7765

Reviews

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Jodi is an incredible therapist and I love working with her.

Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Jodi for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd

Jodi is an incredible person, I look forward to meeting with her every week. She provides a safe comfortable environment and can put a smile on my face at all times.

Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Jodi for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Jodi is helpful and kind. Always gives me options to sort out my issues and supports me.

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Jodi for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is the best❤️❤️

Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Jodi for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coaching

Jodi is very kind and patient. She understands your needs and helps make a plan to reframe your thoughts to be the best version of yourself.

Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Jodi for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Jodi makes me feel like someone understands. She is easy to talk to and I find myself spilling my emotions and letting it flow. Highly recommend

Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Jodi for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd