- Skill based methods
- Trauma and grief
- Adult and geriatric care
About Jocelyn
Dr. Jocelyn Jones greets clients with a calm, direct approach. She is an LPC with 16 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and codependency concerns.
Her sessions are meant to be straightforward. She listens without judgement and helps people learn skills for day-to-day life. Clients work on coping skills, decision-making, and clearer communication to feel more in control.
Dr. Jones trained at the doctoral level in professional counseling, with a concentration on trauma, grief, and loss. She also holds two Master of Arts degrees, one in counseling and one with a theology focus. Her background includes work in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse settings over many years.
Her approach mixes several methods to match the person in front of her. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered work as tools to address mood disorders, trauma, grief, and substance concerns. Sessions may include skill practice, values-based work, and exploring patterns that keep problems going.
She also has experience supporting adults and older adults through aging and caregiver stress, bereavement, and health-related issues. People meet her for help with career stress, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and recovery from trauma. The focus is on practical, usable changes people can try between sessions.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer on what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It focuses less on getting rid of feelings and more on living a meaningful life despite them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions to find practical changes that reduce distress. CBT often uses homework and skill practice to address sleep, mood, and anxiety problems in a step-by-step way.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. DBT-style skills can be useful for anger, emotional overwhelm, and learning steadier ways to cope.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That process is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that skill-based exercises, values work, and homework translate well to remote sessions when scheduled to fit everyday routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions often include skill practice, values work, and problem-solving using a mix of evidence-based approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years working in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields, including doctoral-level training with a concentration in trauma, grief, and loss.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC practicing in Texas and holds graduate degrees including a Doctorate in Professional Counseling and two Master of Arts degrees.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing before you start.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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