- ACT based methods
- CBT skills work
- Substance use support
About Deitra
Deitra Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, anger, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports people facing grief, parenting strain, career stress, and mood disorder challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use between meetings. She draws on methods that encourage present-moment awareness and active problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Deitra often uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and change habits that feed anger and anxiety. She also brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered listening when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Motivational interviewing is part of work with substance use and behavior change.
In practice she helps people identify triggers, set boundaries, and build small routines that reduce reactive responses. Conversations may include role-play, thought tracking, and developing short plans for difficult moments. The goal is clearer reactions and fewer regretted interactions, not a quick fix.
She has experience with justice-involved clients, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care, and she holds a certification in drug treatment programming. Sessions are conducted in English and operate from her California LCSW credential. To begin, people follow the site steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, then taking actions that match your values. It can help with persistent anger, avoidance, and decisions about how to respond in heated moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods together to see what fits. That collaboration means techniques can be adjusted based on how a person responds and what feels most useful in daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows practice of skills in real-world routines, like using brief breathing or grounding exercises during a work break or after a tense conversation. Confirm the exact session options during scheduling to match them to your needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as grief and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skill-building, present-moment awareness, and clear steps to change reactions and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.