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Dr. Jocelyn Jones

Dr. Jocelyn Jones, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions

  • anger management
  • substance issues
  • grief and trauma

About Jocelyn

Dr. Jocelyn Jones is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 16 years of experience. She works with adults and older adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses stress, sleep and eating concerns, and challenges related to ADHD and career strain.

Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with a concentration in trauma, grief, and loss, plus two master’s degrees including one in counseling. She also lists a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor credential and several specialist certifications the biography names. Her work has included mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse settings over many years.

In sessions she focuses on practical coping skills and decision-making. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. She also runs individual and group counseling and provides education around HIV/AIDS and other medical-related concerns.

Her approach is described as eclectic and multi-modal, with attention to communication skills, assertiveness, and relapse prevention strategies for substance use. She helps people identify useful strategies for stress, anger, and mood regulation, and supports those working through bereavement or trauma-related symptoms.

People who want clear techniques and step-by-step skills for handling frustration or recurring anger may find the style straightforward. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when booking and follow the site’s process for matching and scheduling a first appointment.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and choosing actions that matter despite difficult feelings. It helps with recurring anger, avoidance, and getting stuck on unhelpful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) maps the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger patterns, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication to reduce reactive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, daily life, and what they want to practice between sessions. That may mean trying a skill-based focus one month and a values-based focus the next.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows practicing skills in everyday settings and shifting between techniques like CBT exercises or ACT value work without changing locations. Ask about session length and format during the matching process so they match your needs and routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessHIV / AIDSLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and career strain.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses an eclectic, multi-modal approach drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and client-centered methods to teach coping skills and problem solving.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse work.

What credentials and region apply?

She is an LPC in Texas. The biography also lists a licensed chemical dependency counselor credential and additional specialist credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Whenever you are ready

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