Dr. Jocelyn Jones
Dr. Jocelyn Jones
I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields. I have a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with a concentration on trauma, grief, and loss. I also hold a Master of Arts degree in counseling and a Master of Arts degree with a Theology concentration. I have licenses for LPC (licensed professional counselor) and LCDC (licensed chemical dependency counselor); certifications include Spiritual Direction, and Certified Anger Management Specialist, II (CAMS II). I work with adolescents, the adult and geriatric community; my specialty in counseling consists of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, Spirituality; bereavement; grief and loss, isolation, loneliness; career counseling, alcohol/drug abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders; anger management; motivational interviewing; low self-esteem, self-confidence, assertiveness; life changes; financial/budgeting; effective communication skills; coping skills, decision-making, problem-solving, individual and group counseling. I also provide counseling/education in HIV/AIDS, STD/STI, and physical/medical-related issues.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
A safe environment is provided where the client can discuss symptoms and challenges and find effective ways to cope.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
Clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strengths include great listening skills, empathy, trustworthiness, unconditional positive regard, effective communication skills, patience, knowledgeable
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adults 18 years and older and also geriatric who experience life challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and spiritual concerns.
About Dr. Jocelyn Jones
Dr. Jocelyn Jones offers therapy covered by Parkland Community Health Plan - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.