- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and family concerns
About Carla
Carla Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, mood shifts, and relationship or parenting strains. Carla also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Carla uses plain, direct methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused strategies. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and setting small achievable goals. She explains practical techniques and practices that can be used between sessions to manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity.
Her work aims to make change concrete. Clients learn steps to notice triggers, interrupt intense reactions, and try alternative responses. Conversations include role practice, planning, and short exercises to test what helps in real life. Carla tracks progress in clear ways so people can see what works.
Carla trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Master of Social Work. She has run a private practice since 2008. That experience informs how she plans sessions and adapts tools to everyday life demands.
People who reach out get straightforward support focused on skills and problem solving. Early sessions typically clarify what matters most and map a few simple, practical steps. Over time those steps are expanded into longer term strategies for managing anger, mood, and stress.
How cognitive and solution-focused work translates to online sessions
Carla draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to make online sessions practical and action oriented. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new behaviors. It helps with anger, anxiety, mood swings, and sleep by giving clear steps to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused therapy centers on small, achievable goals and on what a client wants to see happen next. It is often brief and useful when someone wants to reduce angry outbursts or settle on workable coping steps.Finding the right mix is collaborative. Carla will talk with each person about what they hope to change, try a few methods, and adjust based on what fits daily life. The process is practical - set a goal, try a technique, and review progress together to refine the approach.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports practicing skills between sessions in real settings. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT exercises and solution-focused steps via remote appointments, while adapting pacing and homework so it fits each person's schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Carla address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, bipolar and depression, relationship and family strains, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting issues, ADHD, self-esteem and career stress.
How would she approach anger and strong reactions?
She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify triggers, practice alternate responses, and set concrete small goals to reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carla has 26 years of experience working in clinical social work settings and running a private practice since 2008.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and completed a Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zone and session logistics when you book.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.