Marlene Hood , LPC

Marlene Hood believes that it is okay not to be okay, and she builds her practice around that simple yet powerful idea. She views counseling as a calling and brings compassionate, individualized care to each person she works with, guiding clients toward meaningful change and healing. With a focus on teenagers ages 13 to 18, adults, and married couples, she concentrates on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also provides parenting guidance and support for coping with life changes.

Hood draws on nearly two decades of experience as a Texas and Louisiana Certified School Counselor, giving her substantial familiarity with ARD and IEP procedures, 504 plans, behavior intervention planning, crisis intervention, assessments for suicidal ideation and risk, and responses to destructive thoughts. In addition to individual work, she offers marriage counseling and group therapy and teaches practical, therapeutic tools to help clients navigate life’s curve balls.

Hood holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she combines that formal training with a client-centered stance that treats each person as the expert of their own story. She aims to empower people to recognize and use their strengths as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Client-Centered Therapy and Flexible Online Sessions

Marlene Hood practices client-centered therapy, an approach that emphasizes respect for each person's perspective and builds on their existing strengths. This method creates a nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore feelings, increase self-understanding, and develop coping strategies for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges related to trauma and self-esteem.

Her background in school counseling also informs practical support for teenagers and families, helping navigate behavioral plans, academic-related stress, and parenting concerns. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and tailor strategies that fit their lives and values rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hood partners with each person to determine which techniques and supports are the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy makes it easier to receive consistent care by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit into busy routines, and expand access for people who prefer remote sessions while still working with licensed professionals and therapists focused on meaningful progress.