At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 71843
- NPI
- 1477035467
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction concerns
- Grief and loss
About Jocelyn
Dr. Jocelyn Jones greets people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience. She works in Texas and speaks English. Her focus includes anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and challenges like low self-esteem or trouble sleeping.
Dr. Jones takes a practical approach in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. She uses methods such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work to find what fits each person.
Her background includes long experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance-related settings. She holds a doctorate in professional counseling with a concentration on trauma, grief, and loss, plus two master of arts degrees including one with a theology concentration. She also works with aging and geriatric concerns and caregiver stress.
In a session she helps people build coping skills, improve decision-making, and practice communication. She offers strategies for managing anger, addictive behaviors, and mood symptoms. Practical topics like budgeting, career questions, and life purpose also appear in her work.
Dr. Jones aims to create a nonjudgmental space for steady progress. She supports people as they name priorities, try new approaches, and regain a sense of control over daily life.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation in small steps. It can be useful for substance concerns, forming healthier habits, and deciding on next moves in life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter. It supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching ways to accept hard thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and to build new routines for sleep, mood, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they set priorities and try practical techniques, adjusting the plan as needed.
Confirm session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when schedules call for it, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose a quieter space or skip camera use if that helps them engage more comfortably. Licensed professionals will focus on usable skills and steady progress during whatever session formats are available. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Trauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional 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 issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, sleep and eating concerns, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She listens and then helps you set practical goals. Her style blends client-centered support with techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance-related settings and holds a Doctorate in Professional Counseling focused on trauma, grief, and loss.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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