Carla Hodge, LMSW

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Carla Hodge, LMSW

Carla Hodge is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Virginia with over a decade of experience in social services supporting individuals through trauma, life transitions, mental health challenges, and financial instability.  Her approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and grounded in deep respect for each client’s life story.   

Carla specializes in assisting individuals navigate grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and issues related to self-worth. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with veterans and the unique challenges this population faces.   

Carla uses a blend of evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She is a Certified Trauma Professional, Certified Housing Counselor, and Certified Financial Social Worker, and taps into these skillsets to provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach.  

Additionally, Carla explores the mind-body connection and the role of spirituality in healing, always honoring each client’s personal beliefs, values, and lived experiences.  For many people, spiritual wellness is a key part of emotional wellbeing. She welcomes conversations around purpose, inner peace, and connectedness as part of the therapeutic journey—always led by your comfort and direction.   

Carla Hodge is committed to helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered.  Whether you’re carrying invisible wounds, feeling overwhelmed and/or stuck, or seeking growth and deeper healing, she helps you reconnect to your inner strength and regain a sense of agency in your life.  Together, she will work toward gaining greater clarity, building resilience, and optimizing overall wellbeing – mind, body, and spirit.