Dr. Jocelyn Jones, LPC

Dr. Jocelyn Jones brings more than 16 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse work. She holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with a concentration on trauma, grief, and loss, a Master of Arts degree in counseling, and a second Master of Arts with a theology concentration. Her clinical credentials include LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and LCDC - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has earned certifications in Spiritual Direction and is a Certified Anger Management Specialist II (CAMS II).

Her practice focuses on adults and the geriatric community, addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief and bereavement, isolation and loneliness, and spirituality. She also works with substance use issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, as well as mood and personality disorders, neurodevelopmental concerns, anger management, low self-esteem, assertiveness, and career-related challenges. Additional areas of clinical attention include coping with life changes, financial and budgeting stress, communication difficulties, decision-making and problem-solving, and both individual and group counseling. She also provides counseling and education related to HIV/AIDS, STD/STI matters, and medical or physical health concerns.

Dr. Jones uses an eclectic, multi-modal treatment approach drawing on methods such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused interventions. She creates a non-judgmental space where clients can develop practical coping skills and strategies to support better decision-making and work toward their personal goals and potential.