- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Velma
Velma Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 29 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, anger, ADHD, addictions, and parenting concerns. She also supports career questions and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Velma draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to help people understand patterns in their close relationships. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach practical skills. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness of feelings and impulses.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She helps people notice triggers for anger and frustration, try new responses, and practice small changes between appointments. Work often includes skill-building for communication and managing strong emotions at home or work.
Velma has worked with adults through life transitions, workplace stress, and mood disorders. She has experience with multicultural and gender-specific issues and supports people navigating caregiving, blended family challenges, and complex trauma histories. Her background includes long-term psychotherapy and shorter-term coaching-style work.
People who come for help with anger can expect straightforward strategies and repeated practice. Expect to explore what leads to outbursts, how relationships are affected, and which skills reduce intensity over time. The focus is on practical steps rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people see how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. It looks at how trust and closeness affect anger and communication in adult relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. It focuses on what matters to the client and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into clear links. It provides exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative responses.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match the person's goals, needs, and everyday life. That collaborative choice can change over time as new challenges and strengths appear.
If you plan to work online, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid commuting, or reduce the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about practical preferences so sessions fit regular life and your therapy goals.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, anger, ADHD, addictions, parenting and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered and collaborative approach that focuses on practical skills and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.