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Deitra Jones

Deitra Jones

LCSW

California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 138559
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational approach
    • Values-based work
    • Skill building

    About Deitra

    Deitra Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She works with those facing grief, parenting strain, relationship conflict, and career-related stress. Deitra also supports people dealing with mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue. She uses a calm, nonjudgmental approach that aims to make starting therapy easier.

    With ten years of experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment, Deitra draws on practical methods that focus on the person in front of her. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small steps toward change, and learning skills that can be used outside appointments. She blends evidence-based strategies to match each person's needs rather than relying on a single method.

    Deitra uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build momentum for difficult choices. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when they fit the goals of the work.

    Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, practical skill-building, and a focus on what matters most to them. Deitra emphasizes respect and patience while also offering gentle challenges to promote growth.

    She conducts her practice in California and offers services in English. If you are ready to begin, follow the site’s process to match with her and schedule a session based on availability.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Deitra uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change and move toward goals at their own pace. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building motivation rather than pushing solutions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. They will then try approaches that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and doable.

    The practical value of online therapy is making sessions easier to fit into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and help people schedule appointments around work or caregiving. If you want to know which session formats are offered with this therapist, please confirm current options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, bipolar and other mood challenges, and career stress.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps, goal setting, and gentle challenge when needed.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has ten years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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