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CJ Hooker

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I earned my Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2019. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Washington and Florida. My clinical training includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which I integrate to provide evidence-based, client-centered care.

My approach to therapy

I take a collaborative, Christian-informed, and solution-focused approach to therapy, partnering with clients to develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans that foster healing, growth, and renewed hope. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can process trauma and explore the negative core beliefs that often contribute to emotional distress and mental health challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is my primary treatment modality due to its strong evidence base in trauma treatment; however, each therapeutic approach is thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs, goals, and values of the individual.

What you can expect from me

Each session is structured to produce meaningful movement toward your goals. You can expect to leave with greater clarity, renewed hope, and concrete next steps. Our work will actively integrate insight and application, helping you understand your experiences while developing practical strategies you can implement immediately.

Between sessions, you may engage in targeted skill practice, guided reflection, behavioral tracking, or intentional exercises designed to reinforce progress. Every intervention is purposeful, building momentum toward measurable growth, increased emotional regulation, and lasting resilience.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Challenging, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Eastern Washington University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida, Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Optum Medicaid WA, Oscar, Oxford, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Providence Health Plan, Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English