Cecelia Hooks
Hello, my name is Cecelia Hooks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth services to adults aged 18 and older. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee and have over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and a variety of life stressors. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. By using evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's needs, my focus is to help clients develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being.
First session
It's normal to feel a mix of curiosity and nerves before your first therapy session. During our first meeting, I'll ask questions about what brought you to therapy, your mental health history, and your social and personal background. We'll discuss what you hope to gain from therapy and work together to identify goals that are meaningful to you. The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, answer any questions you may have, and begin developing a plan that supports your needs.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to build positive, supportive, and meaningful relationships with clients. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth, healing, and lasting change. Each client is approached with empathy, compassion, and respect, recognizing that every person has their own unique journey and life experiences. I believe that everyone deserves to live a life with peace, calm, purpose, and meaning. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and work toward creating the life they envision for themselves.
Ideal clients
My therapeutic style is a strong fit for adults aged 18–67 years old, who are seeking individual therapy and support for depression, anxiety, grief, and life stressors. I help clients navigate challenging situations by providing education, fostering self-awareness, and building practical skills that enhance overall well-being and quality of life. I am committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions, experiences, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that each person has the capacity for growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns while developing healthier ways of thinking and responding to life's challenges. Through this approach, clients learn practical skills such as problem-solving, relaxation techniques, positive self-talk, and effective coping strategies, which can be particularly helpful in managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns. It also equips clients with tools to navigate stressful situations, regulate emotions, and reduce the likelihood of symptom recurrence. Having used CBT extensively in my practice, I have seen its effectiveness in helping individuals build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Experience providing DBT-informed interventions to help clients manage intense emotions, increase self-awareness, and strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills. The approach emphasizes balancing acceptance with behavioral change to promote healthier coping and improved functioning.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Experience providing SFBT interventions to help clients identify strengths, build on successes, and develop practical strategies to achieve goals and improve coping. The approach focuses on clients' existing resources, resilience, and solutions to support meaningful and lasting change.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Other specialties
Anger Management
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Domestic Violence
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
ADHD
Autism
Couples Counseling
Dissociative Disorders
Family Therapy
Sex Therapy
Trauma and PTSD
Licensed in
ArkansasLicense 4370-C
MississippiLicense C5274