Hello. I am happy you are checking out my profile for the possibility of working together. I was first licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist in California in 2006. I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 24 years and have now relocated back to Central Texas where I grew up. I attended John F Kennedy University and Graduated with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a Certificate in Addictions Studies. I am passionate about assisting individuals to achieve their maximum potential in all areas of their lives. Are you questioning if substance abuse is interfering with your life? Are your relationships suffering? Are you having trouble at work? How is your self-esteem? Do you feel good about the way you show up for others in your life? If you have these questions, I will help you assess the impact substance use is having in your life and then develop a treatment plan that meets your unique needs. I hold the belief that the priority in healing has to start with addressing substance use or effective healing cannot occur on any meaningful level. I believe addiction is a family issue; with each person playing a part. I have been trained in various forms of family therapy as well. If you are feeling like you are being blamed by important people in your life for using drugs and or alcohol; let me help.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During our first session, I will be gathering information and assessing what your needs are and how you would like to work on them. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling empowered and knowing you are doing the best thing you can to heal yourself and are working to improve your relationship with yourself and others.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Due to each individual being unique, I employ various modalities that best suit your personality style. I can provide anything from cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals who like a straightforward treatment plan and homework to the expressive arts, movement therapies and spiritual practices. We can combine methods that work best for you. I provide classic psychotherapy and trauma therapy when indicated. For anxiety I use guided meditations and breath work.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

For therapy to be successful there must be trust between us. The first few sessions will be about getting to know one another and developing a safe place for you to engage in the work. I am a compassionate person with a true desire to help. I have a special ability to help individuals feel relaxed and safe to open up. I don't judge any shared behaviors as being maladaptive or bad.

About Suzanne Jones