As a seasoned licensed clinician with over 20 years experience, my therapeutic approach is primarily focused on your strengths. Whatever the challenges you're experiencing, you possess inner-strength to help you overcome those challenges. I would like to assist you in developing greater insight into yourself as you enjoy the therapeutic process and overcome life’s obstacles. My expectation during therapy is to develop trust, fostering positivity and an open line of communication.
I am well versed in various therapeutic techniques, such as solution focused, cognitive-behavioral, motivational and mindfulness based therapy. I also have extensive experience in psychodynamic and behavioral approaches. My experience with a variety of populations, such as adults, children, and families along all racial lines has contributed to my therapeutic success.
Your efforts to seek therapeutic support is a testament to your strength. My hope is that you will find a therapist that is the right fit for you to help you accomplish your therapeutic goals. My hope is I will be able to utilize my passion of helping others to help you through out your journey in life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW11296
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mareo Hood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
My counsellor is amazing, an excellent listener and asks some really important questions. He is flexible and creates a safe space to talk. I think he’s the best counsellor I have ever had and I have seen so many changes in me since working with him! Thank you!
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Mareo for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really appreciate Mareo’s help because he really listens and asks questions that make me think.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Mareo for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
What I love the most is how he takes his time when thinking about the questions he wants to ask in follow up for our conversTIons. They are not just shotgun questions but rather ones that make me think.
Written on Jan 13, 2021 after therapy with Mareo for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I found Mareo to be very helpful. He has a lot of experience with a wide variety of issues so his insight is on target.
Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Mareo for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Mareo is a very likable and genuine guy. He spends his time listening and sharing from his own life as well as ways affirming the things that I'm doing right on my own. Truly appreciate him.
Written on Jan 04, 2021 after therapy with Mareo for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd