LMFT, 23 years of experience
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 23 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families throughout California. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, existential, systems and attachment-based approaches, I help clients reclaim their lives and find their joy. I've had extensive post-graduate training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression as well as family and couples issues. My specialties include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder.
During our first session together, we'll start by talking about the issues bringing you into therapy, your developmental history, current life circumstances and past experiences in therapy, if any. We'll talk in detail about your goals for therapy and I'll propose an initial treatment approach. Once we've established your goals and treatment, we'll put them into a formal treatment plan which will guide our work together. We'll update the treatment plan regularly and make any necessary adjustments. We can update the treatment approach anytime as well.
My practice is built upon compassion and a wealth of experience spanning 23 years, during which I've worked with a diverse population of clients. These strengths enable me to provide sensitive, empathic and effective care to all, fostering growth, healing, and positive change.
I am dedicated to helping individuals of all backgrounds who are determined to break free from the constraints of their symptoms. I have a strong commitment to serving LGBTQIA2S+ clients, providing a safe and inclusive space for their unique needs and experiences.
Michael Jones offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
I've using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to work with clients throughout my 23-year career. CBT is a powerful approach to treating depression, anxiety, trauma and many other disorders that benefit from harnessing the interplay of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
I create Exposure Response Prevention programs to help clients manage anxiety disorders, particularly Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. ERP is an extraordinary tool to confront fears, break the cycle of anxiety, and regain control over your life.
Existential psychotherapy serves as a powerful framework in my practice. It enables clients to explore the many ways the profound questions of life — freedom and responsibility, isolation, meaninglessness, and death — impact their lives, emotions, and behavior.
I work with a diverse range of partners, including LGBTQIA2S+ couples. With a collaborative, empathic approach, I help couples navigate challenges, strengthen their bond, and deepen their relationships.
I integrate mindfulness-based therapy into my practice to empower clients in various aspects of their lives. Through mindfulness techniques, we enhance attention, emotional centering, acceptance, and healing, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling way of living.