Dr. Jocelyn Jones , LPC

Dr. Jocelyn Jones brings more than 16 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse care, focusing on trauma, grief, and recovery. She holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with a concentration in trauma, grief, and loss, as well as two Master of Arts degrees - one in counseling and one with a theology concentration. Her clinical licensure includes LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and LCDC, which stands for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She also holds certifications in Spiritual Direction and as a Certified Anger Management Specialist II (CAMS II).

Dr. Jones works with adults and the geriatric community, offering treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, substance use concerns, grief and bereavement, and a range of mood and personality disorders. She also supports clients dealing with low self-esteem, life transitions, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and issues related to aging and chronic medical conditions. Her scope of practice includes counseling and education for HIV/AIDS and other health-related concerns, and she offers both individual and group work as clinically appropriate.

Her approach is eclectic and multimodal, drawing from evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person. Dr. Jones emphasizes practical coping skills, decision-making strategies, and problem-solving techniques so individuals can regain direction and move toward their goals. She creates a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where people can explore challenges and build resilience while working toward improved functioning and well-being in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Jones often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values-based action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills, commonly used for anxiety, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central treatment needs. DBT-informed skills teaching can support clients who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or impulsive behaviors. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - Dr. Jones works with each person to identify goals, consider preferences, and adjust methods so treatment fits the individual’s needs.

Online therapy with Dr. Jones is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from home or while managing caregiving, work, or mobility challenges, and they allow therapists to tailor pacing and communication style to each client’s situation.