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Dr. Jocelyn Jones

Dr. Jocelyn Jones, LPC

Texas

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LPC in Texas - Stress and Life Purpose

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Jocelyn

Dr. Jocelyn Jones is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and grief. Dr. Jones also lists life purpose among her areas of focus and speaks English.

She holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling with a concentration on trauma, grief, and loss, plus two master's degrees. Her background includes work in mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse settings. That experience informs how she approaches complex situations such as substance use and mood disorders.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods are applied in practical ways - learning coping skills, building decision-making strategies, and addressing unhelpful thought patterns.

Dr. Jones has worked with adult and geriatric clients and offers support for caregiver stress, aging-related concerns, and issues linked to medical conditions. She also provides counseling and education related to HIV/AIDS and other health matters when relevant to a person's situation.

Her work often focuses on building everyday skills: communication, anger management, planning for life changes, and improving sleep and eating patterns. She describes therapy as a place to develop actionable strategies for better decision-making and to regain a sense of control during transitions.

How Dr. Jones applies proven approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like low mood or sleep problems. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that supports change when someone feels uncertain, and it is commonly used around addictions and readiness to change.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That can mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting techniques over time based on what helps most.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people attend from wherever they are located in Texas and keep momentum between appointments as skills are practiced in everyday settings.

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 types of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and anger.

How would she approach someone feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses practical methods from ACT, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values, practice new skills, and test small steps toward change.

How much experience does she have?

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

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and works with adults in that state.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

What do I need to do to begin?

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

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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