Dr. Jocelyn Jones, LPC

Dr. Jocelyn Jones is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life changes. She has 16 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse work and supports adults and older adults through practical talk and skill-building. Her approach centers on helping people regain control and make decisions that fit their life. She holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with a concentration in trauma, grief, and loss, plus two Master of Arts degrees, one in counseling and one with a theology concentration. Her credentials include LPC, and her background includes work with substance use concerns and mental health settings. She also has training and roles related to anger management and spiritual direction. In sessions she focuses on clear, usable skills - managing strong emotions, improving sleep and eating patterns, addressing traumatic stress, and coping with major life transitions. She draws on therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational interviewing to shape practical steps clients can try between meetings. Dr. Jones also works with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, traumatic brain injury concerns, HIV/AIDS-related counseling and education, and challenges tied to career or life purpose. She offers individual and group counseling experience from many clinical settings. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on building coping strategies and better decision-making. People who want straightforward guidance and tools to manage mood, addiction, trauma, or transitions may find her practical, steady approach helpful.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where values-based choices matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with strong emotions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to needs, goals, and daily routines, then suggest and try approaches that fit. Clients can give feedback and adapt methods as they go, making the process collaborative and flexible.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in their usual environments and more easily involve brief follow-up messages or worksheets between meetings if that fits the therapist's offering.