Hi! My name is Sarah Jones. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in both California and Idaho. I received my Master's degree from San Diego State University in 2020 and have been practicing psycho therapy since. I help young and middle aged adults with anxiety, depression, self esteem, communication, and connecting current emotions/behaviors to deep routed wounds.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will begin with brief introductions, review important therapeutic concepts, then continue with a discussion about concerns and challenges you are facing. Together we will create a treatment plan tailored to those specific challenges.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I emphasize the importance for clients to feel safe and comfortable in therapy. Client centered approach is utilized in every session; this approach operates under the idea that clients are the experts of their own lives. My role is not to tell clients what to do, but rather work with clients on their level of comfort/readiness. Client's are encouraged to make decisions for themselves as autonomy is very important.
About Sarah Jones
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is used for a variety of mental health concerns. I often utilize this modality to assist clients with overwhelming emotions in efforts to increase understanding of emotions, what causes them to keep coming back, and how to manage them.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is often utilized for clients who are experiencing challenges with emotion regulation whether that's due to anxiety, hyper vigilance, or something else. DBT focuses on skill building so that big emotions can be managed and clients feel more in control of their lives.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is most often used to encourage rapport building and to demonstrate a safe/non- judgmental space for clients to learn and grow. This modality can be especially helpful for clients experiencing difficulty with decision making, difficulty meeting life goals, difficulties adjusting to life stressors, etc.
Psychoeducation
Psycho-education is a common element added into the therapeutic experience to assist clients in better understanding symptoms, causes of symptoms, barriers towards change, etc. The more knowledge and understanding a client has, the better chance of increasing self awareness and tackling symptoms effectively.
Strength-Based
Strength-based is a therapeutic approach that is implemented at every session. This approach identifies and emphasizes positive and helpful characteristics of clients to use in their own therapy experience to help them along their journey. Clients have unique characteristics about their personality that can be helpful when it comes to managing symptoms and feeling better.
