Therapist profile
Dr. Jocelyn Jones, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Trauma and Addiction focus
Continue with JocelynWhere Jocelyn stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 71843
- NPI
- 1477035467
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- Trauma informed approaches
- Addiction and recovery work
- Grief and loss support
About Jocelyn
Dr. Jocelyn Jones is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as sleep and eating problems. She also lists codependency and caregiver stress among her focus areas.
Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with concentration on trauma, grief, and loss, plus two master of arts degrees, one in counseling and one with a theology concentration. Her background includes work across mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse settings. She notes experience supporting older adults and caregivers as well as adults with mood disorders and addiction-related concerns.
Her stated approach draws from several methods so sessions tend to mix practical skill building with reflective conversation. Clients can expect work on things like emotion regulation, communication skills, decision-making, and coping strategies. Motivational interviewing and behavioral techniques are part of that toolkit for addressing substance use and motivation for change.
Dr. Jones also describes offering education around HIV/AIDS and other medical-related issues when relevant. She mentions individual and group counseling as formats she has used in clinical settings. The emphasis in sessions is on developing concrete coping skills and clearer problem-solving steps.
If someone wants a counselor who blends skills practice with attention to grief, trauma, and life transitions, Dr. Jones presents that combination. Readers should confirm current session options and formats before scheduling.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and make values-based choices. It can help when feeling stuck by clarifying what matters and taking small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person's own reasons for change and is commonly used when addressing substance use or motivation struggles.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a skills-based tactic for a few sessions then shifting to deeper processing if needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Remote work can also make it easier to continue regular sessions while managing caregiving, work, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and motivational interviewing to work over distance and focus on practical skills that carry into everyday life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, sleep and eating issues, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of approaches including CBT, DBT skills, ACT, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing to teach coping skills and support decision-making.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse fields, including work with older adults and caregivers.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and practices in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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